Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Aviator-Home-Health; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviator Home Health in Denton, TX is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide rehabilitation for patients with speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders in home health settings.

The role emphasizes hands-on patient care, development of plans of care with physicians, ongoing assessments, documentation, and collaboration with the clinical team to deliver evidence-based home health services.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or doctorate in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Licensure: Current Texas State License in Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Experience: Two years experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting; home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs and determine home care suitability.
• Develop and revise Plan of Care in consultation with physicians and care team.
• Provide therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests.
• Evaluate outcomes and plan for discharge.
• Complete timely documentation and maintain accurate records.
• Supervise speech language assistant and HHA as appropriate.
• Meet continuing education requirements and participate in in-service programs.
• Communicate with family and agency personnel to coordinate care.

Education

Master’s or Doctorate in Speech‑Language Pathology

Interpersonal communication

Documentation and charting

Plan of Care development

Infection control practices

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Denton, TX 76201Position Type: PRNJob Category: Speech Language Pathologist Aviator Home Health is looking to add highly skilled, dynamic therapy staff to our proven, evidence-based methodology and trusted philosophy with special emphasis on delivering the highest level of skilled home health care.

Aviator is changing the culture and experience of home health for the better! Come join an elite team of physical therapists who believe in having a hands‑on approach to patient care and no cookie‑cutter treatments! With Aviator, you're not just a clinician out in the field, you'll be part of a CLINICAL TEAM that works together for the betterment of our patients with unparalleled support from our office and management staff.

Job Summary: A Speech Language Pathologist who provides provides therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders.

Essential Functions:

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, level of functioning, ability to communicate, appropriateness of patient for home care, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
• Develop/revise Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care team members.
• Provide therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements.
• Evaluate outcomes of care with appropriate discharge planning.
• Apply concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Supervise speech language assistant and HHA as appropriate.
• Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board and participate in in-service programs.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel as appropriate.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency.

Job Qualifications:

• Education: Master’s Degree or doctorate in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited college or university
• Licensure: Current Texas State License in Speech‑Language Pathology, current Texas Drivers License
• Experience: Two years experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting, home health preferred.

Aviator Home Health is one of the fastest growing companies in the DFW. We pride ourselves in excellent patient care which is made possible by our highly skilled, talented and caring Aviator staff! We love our employees, and we understand that we wouldn’t be able to do what we do without them.