Speech Language Pathologist-Senior Living Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

PPE provided and infection control

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a per diem opportunity, performing home health visits for our senior living visits office in Sinking Spring and surrounding areas. Prior home care experience is a plus but not required.

The SLP will participate in multidisciplinary care, develop treatment plans, educate patients and families, and document care using a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet. Strong communication and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current license as Speech Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech (CCC-SLP) or eligibility.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform evaluations and provide therapy for speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties.
• Develop and update treatment plans based on evaluations and physician orders.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitative care and independence.
• Document observations and interventions in EMR.

Skills

EMR experience

Computer skills

Team-based care

Education

PA Speech-Language Pathologist license

CCC-SLP or eligible

Tools

EMR software

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, for a per diem opportunity performing home health visits for our senior living visits office. This office services adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout Sinking Spring and surrounding areas.

Prior home care experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, SLP is a plus, but not required.

As a home care Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP Responsibilities:

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations to assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic interventions for clients who are experiencing speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties.
• Develop a treatment plan based on the evaluation, physician’s orders, and recommended goals.
• Continually assess and revise the speech therapy care plan, and participate with BAYADA clinicians in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP Qualifications:

• A current license as a Speech Language Pathologist in Pennsylvania.
• Possess a certificate of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech and Hearing Association, or;
• Have the equivalent educational requirements, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, and work experience necessary for such a certificate, and be awaiting the opportunity to take the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association examination for certification, or;
• Have completed the necessary work and education requirements, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, and be in the process of accumulating the necessary supervised work experience required for certification.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Our employees are our greatest asset:

• To learn more about BAYADA Benefits,
• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
• Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, and vision.
• Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
• Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Additional Information:

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation:
$70.00 - $80.00 per point

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

BAYADA Is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.