Speech Language Pathologist, (SLP) - Home Health

bayada; Henderson (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, for per diem home health visits in North Carolina. You will perform evaluations, develop and revise treatment plans, provide therapy for adults and geriatric patients in clients' homes across Vance and Warren counties, and document care using state-of-the-art EMR tools.

A current NC license and CCC-SLP (or eligible) are required; prior home care experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Current NC license as Speech Language Pathologist.
• CCC-SLP or eligibility and pursuing certification per ASHA guidelines.
• Experience with EMR documentation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to adult and geriatric clients in assigned counties.
• Perform comprehensive evaluations for speech, language, and swallowing needs.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitative care and home safety.
• Accurately document observations and interventions in EMR.

Skills

Clinical communication

Home health experience

Documentation

Education

NC SLP license

CCC-SLP or eligible

ASHA credentials (optional)

Tools

EMR software

Job description

$3,000 SIGN ON BONUS!!

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, for a per diem opportunity performing home health visits.

This position will be providing home health services to adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout Vance and Warren counties.

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 North Carolina.
• 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:

• 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.

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.

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.