Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN

Aviator-Home-Health; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviator Home Health in Texas seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide therapeutic services for speech, language, swallowing, oral motor and cognitive disorders in home care settings.

You will perform initial and ongoing assessments, develop and revise plans of care with the physician and team, and ensure evidence-based care is delivered. Supervision of SLAs and documentation are key duties.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Two years of acute care or rehabilitation experience preferred, home health is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs and functioning.
• Develop and revise Plan of Care in collaboration with physicians and care team.
• Provide therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
• Evaluate outcomes and participate in discharge planning.
• Apply infection control and standard precautions in all patient activities.
• Supervise speech-language assistant and HHA as appropriate.
• Complete timely documentation and meet continuing education requirements.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Plan of Care

Therapy treatment

Discharge planning

Infection control

Documentation

Supervision

Interpersonal communication

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Texas State License (SLP)

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 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 universityLicensure: Current Texas State License in Speech-Language Pathology, current Texas Drivers LicenseExperience: 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.