Speech-Language Pathologist SLP PRN Tijeras/Cedar Crest/Edgewood

Harmony Home Health & Hospice; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Careers Advancement

Job summary

Harmony Home Health & Hospice is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver in-home patient evaluations and therapy. You will assess communication, cognition, and function, and develop individualized plans of care to maximize safety and independence in a home setting.

Responsibilities include direct intervention at patients' residences, collaborative care planning, and educating families on home programs. Requires state license, CPR/BLS, and driving capability for community visits.

Qualifications

• Active State Speech-Language Pathologist License
• Current CPR with BLS card
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance
• Understanding of federal/state/local home health laws
• Strong organization and ability to work with minimal supervision
• Capacity to supervise others and remain calm in emergencies

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of patient physical, functional, cognitive, and communication levels within Speech-Language Therapy
• Develop a plan of care with patient goals
• Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their home
• Communicate effectively with a diverse patient population and coworkers
• Educate patients and family about home programs, diet modifications, equipment, and resources
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner

Skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Supervisory capability

Calm under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Tools

EMR system

Job description

Job Summary

Home health

Benefits

• 401(k)


• Competitive salary


• Opportunity for advancement

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling


• Competitive Compensation


• Careers Advancement

Job Summary

Speech-Language Pathologists are central to the care team and maximize a patient’s ability to safely remain in the least restrictive environment as their place of residence. Clinicians working in home health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, home health just may be your best choice!

Responsibilities

• Perform assessments of patient physical, functional, cognitive, and communication levels within the scope of Speech-Language Therapy


• Develop a plan of care with patient goals


• Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence


• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers


• Educate patients and family members about home programs, diet modifications, equipment, and available resources


• Submit required documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Active State Speech-Language Pathologist License


• Current CPR with BLS card


• Valid driver’s license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle


• Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations


• Great organization skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision


• Capacity to appropriately supervise others
  
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations


• Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting


• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients


• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Disclaimer

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