Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice; Bennington (VT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare agency in Vermont seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for their Kids on the Move program. The role involves providing skilled speech therapy, coordinating patient care, and conducting assessments. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology, a Vermont State license, and two years of experience. Enjoy a supportive environment with a quick application process.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Current Vermont State SLP license required.
• Two years of clinical Speech Language Pathology experience required.
• Active enrollment in clinical fellowship year or successful completion of CCC required.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and administer speech therapy treatment.
• Coordinate patient care with clinical team members.
• Perform comprehensive assessments of assigned patients.
• Complete insurance paperwork and school-based services documentation (IEP development, meetings, etc.).
• Manage patient discharges and transfers and provide supervision as needed.

Skills

Patient care coordination

Speech therapy techniques

Educational plan development

Clinical documentation

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Current Vermont State SLP license

Two years of clinical Speech Language Pathology experience

Active enrollment in clinical fellowship year or CCC

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Overview

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region of Rutland, VT is looking to hire a per diem Speech Language Pathologist for our Kids on the Move program in Bennington County. Are you looking to further your career in home health therapy? Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company that values its employees? If so, please read on!

About VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region

Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agencies that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation\'s top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.

A Day in the Life of a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

As an SLP, you will evaluate, plan, and administer medically prescribed or educationally relevant speech therapy treatment to clients in their homes or students in their educational environment. In addition, this position is responsible for clinical supervision of students and SLPs in CFY year and students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Actively monitors and amends patient visit schedule to maximize productivity and patient need. Takes action to account for new patients and changes in existing patient schedule, including but not limited to, calling patient to reschedule visits, reshuffling patient load to meet new demands, communicating recommended changes to supervisor, etc.
• Performs a comprehensive (OASIS and SLP) assessments of assigned patients including, but not limited to psychosocial, educational, safety and risk factor parameters, as evidenced by clinical documentation.
• Develops a plan of care to promote optimal functional independence and safety as documented by clinical record.
• Plans for and provides skilled speech-language therapy treatment including, but not limited to, therapeutic techniques, patient/care giver education, etc. assessing the patient\'s status and progress on each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record.
• As Care Manager and/or team member, coordinates patient care with other clinical team members, including but not limited to, physicians, nurses, care givers, other rehab services and students, ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Accurately and completely performs functions as related to school-based services, including, but not limited to, evaluations, documentation, development of Individual Educational Plan IEP\'s, participation in meetings, and provision of direct and consultative services. Fills out and completes insurance paperwork.
• As necessary, assesses patients\' needs for HCA services, develops and coordinates POC with patient/care giver, and provides on-going supervision.
• Coordinates safe patient discharges and/or transfers (or upon knowledge of) and ensures all appropriate paperwork and patient information is processed.
• Serve as a Home Care ST as required

Qualifications

• Master\'s degree in Speech Language Pathology required
• Current Vermont State SLP license required
• Two years of clinical Speech Language Pathology experience required
• Active enrollment in clinical fellowship year or successful completion of certificate of clinical competency required
• Valid Driver\'s License

Ready to join our team?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!