Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Paycom - ATS; Weatherford (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviator Home Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver evidence-based therapies for speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in home health patients. You will conduct assessments, develop plans of care with the care team, and provide hands-on therapy with thorough documentation.

Texas licensure and a current Texas driver’s license are required, with at least two years in acute or rehab settings; home health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology and valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Two years of experience in acute care or rehabilitation; home health preferred.
• Ability to develop and revise plans of care with physicians and care teams.
• Experience providing services for speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs and function.
• Develop and revise the Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and team.
• Provide therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• Evaluate outcomes and participate in discharge planning.
• Apply infection control concepts in patient care activities.
• Accept assignments within education and competence level.
• Supervise Speech Language Assistant and HHA as appropriate.
• Complete timely documentation and participate in ongoing education.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Plan of Care

Therapy treatments

Discharge planning

Infection control

Documentation

Communication

Policy adherence

Education

Master's in SLP

Doctorate in SLP

Job description

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.