Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem

JTC Home Health Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

JTC Home Health is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist in San Diego. This role involves providing diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with communication and swallowing disorders. The position offers a flexible schedule and opportunities for professional development in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in an acute care setting.
• Current California Speech Language Pathologist License or board exam eligible.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapy for communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Maintain accurate patient records and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Critical thinking

Service excellence

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

PC skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Exciting Opportunities with JTC Home Health!

Are you a compassionate and dedicated clinician looking for a flexible and rewarding career in home health therapy? Join JTC Home Health, a therapist-owned company serving San Diego, Riverside, and Imperial Counties.

We specialize in consultative and staffing services for Home Health Agencies, ensuring our clinicians excel in their roles while providing the highest standard of care.

Job Summary: The Per Diem Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic services for patients with communication, cognitive, and/or swallowing disorders on an as-needed basis. This role offers flexible scheduling to accommodate the organization's needs and the clinician's availability, providing high-quality, individualized care in various settings (e.g., patient homes, clinic, facility).

Key Responsibilities:

Assessment & Diagnosis: Conduct thorough evaluations using standardized and non-standardized assessments to diagnose a wide range of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.

Treatment Planning: Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans based on patient needs, goals, and medical conditions.

Therapeutic Intervention: Provide direct speech-language pathology services, including therapy for articulation, fluency, voice, language, cognition, and dysphagia (swallowing disorders).

Documentation: Maintain accurate, timely, and complete patient records, including evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries, adhering to all regulatory and organizational standards.

Patient/Family Education: Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, swallowing precautions, and home exercise programs to facilitate progress and carryover.

Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team members (e.g., physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, physical therapists, social workers) to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.

Compliance: Adhere to all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as professional ethics and organizational policies.

Professional Development: Maintain current licensure and pursue ongoing continuing education to stay abreast of best practices in speech-language pathology.

Flexibility: Be available to accept assignments as needed, which may include covering vacations, sick leave, or fluctuating patient volumes.

Qualifications: Experience:

At least one (1) year of current experience in an acute care setting.

Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, strong organizational skills, ability to follow verbal instructions, and PC (computer) skills.

A capacity to learn, synthesize, make critical judgments, work independently, place patients and families first, and collaborate with the team members who are recognized leaders within health care.

Education:

Master’s degree or equivalent, preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

Current California Speech Language Pathologist License or board exam eligibile.

CCC from ASHA, preferred.

Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association (AHA), required.

AB508 Workplace Violence Prevention (4 hour) due within 30 days.

OR

Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB 1 or MAB 2), Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) or other certification covering AB508 and SB1299.

Education

Preferred

Masters or better in Speech-Language Pathology

Licenses & Certifications

Required

SLP SpeechLang Path & Aud

AHA BLS Basic Life Supp

Preferred

MAB Tier II - New Hire

CCC Cert Clinical Comp