Speech Language Pathologist - PRN

Aviator Home Health; Weatherford (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviator Home Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders in home settings.

The role includes performing initial and ongoing assessments, developing plans of care with physicians, treating disorders, documenting outcomes, and supervising support staff while ensuring infection control and agency policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology and a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Two years of experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting; home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs and functioning.
• Develop and revise Plan of Care in consultation with physician and care team.
• Provide therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• Evaluate outcomes and plan discharge; complete timely documentation.
• Supervise speech language assistants and HHA as appropriate.
• Incorporate infection control concepts and agency policies in care delivery.
• Communicate effectively with families and agency personnel.

Skills

Clinical assessments

Plan of Care development

Documentation

Communication with families

Infection control

Education

Master’s Degree or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

OASIS assessments

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.