Speech Language Pathologist (Per-Diem)

Bayhealth, Inc; Dublin (CA); On-site; USD 82,656 - 117,096; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Clinical management support

Job summary

Bayhealth, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes.

The therapist will develop and coordinate the plan of care and educate patients, families and caregivers on preventative and rehabilitative procedures. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, identifying needs, administering therapy, and coordinating with physicians to ensure comprehensive care.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP).
• Licensed as an SLP by the state or meet national certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment for SLP needs.
• Identify speech defects and develop a plan of care to improve function.
• Administer speech therapy using specialized techniques/equipment.
• Recommend communication devices or aids as indicated.
• Coordinate with physicians and care teams to ensure comprehensive care.
• Participate in case conferences and in-service trainings.
• Performs other duties to facilitate SLP services.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

CPR certified

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Bayhealth, Inc. is seeking a Per Diem Home Health Speech Language Pathologist. The Speech Language Pathologist provides evaluation and treatment to patients at their homes. The Therapist develops and coordinates the plan of care and teaches patient/family and caregivers preventative and rehabilitative procedures.

Responsibilities

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve the patient's function.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Confers with a referring physician (or other authorized licensed independent practitioner) and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
• As appropriate, participates in case conferences, inservice and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services, and more…

Qualifications

Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who meets either of the following requirements:

• Is licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such service; or
• If the State does not license speech-language pathologists:
• Must successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience);
• Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and
• Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP
• A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Benefits

• 401k matching
• Excellent and professional support from our clinical management team