Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN

Aviator Home Health; McKinney (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviator Home Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders in a home health setting.

Responsibilities include initial and ongoing assessments, plan of care development, treatment delivery, and coordination with the care team. TX licensure and two years’ experience in acute care/rehab preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Two years of acute care/rehabilitation experience; home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and ongoing clinical assessments to determine patient needs and functional status.
• Develop and revise Plan of Care with physician and care team.
• Provide therapy for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with standard tests.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Patient care

Documentation accuracy

Education

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Texas State Licensure in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

# Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRNMcKinney, TX 75070## OverviewPosition TypePRNCategorySpeech Language Pathologist## DescriptionAviator 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 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.