Speech Therapist-Per Diem-Fresno/Visalia/Merced

Healthcare-California-; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Healthcare-California- is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist for per diem assignments in Fresno/Visalia/Merced. The role requires implementing standards of care for speech-language pathology services within a home health setting, and ensuring compliance with the Speech-Language Pathology Practice Act.

The ideal candidate holds a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology with internship, CCC-SLP certification, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology with internship
• CCC-SLP certification by ASHA
• Licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology
• CPR certification
• Valid driver's license with insured automobile
• At least 1 year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Understanding of home health philosophy and patient care focus

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluative procedures and assess home environment as appropriate
• Identify functional speech defects and set goals and care plans
• Administer speech therapy programs using techniques and equipment
• Recommend communication devices and aids as indicated
• Coordinate with referring physician and care team for comprehensive care
• Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and trainings as required
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress records per policy
• Maintain clinical competency in speech-language pathology
• Instruct patient and family in treatment regime
• Perform other duties to deliver speech-language services
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• May supervise hospice aides in related procedures

Job description

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Speech Therapist-Per Diem-Fresno/Visalia/Merced

Job Title/Position: Speech Therapist-Per Diem-Fresno/Visalia/Merced

Reports To: Clinical Supervisor

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The speech–language pathologist, contracted or employed, is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement. All care provided is within the scope of the Speech-Language Pathology Practice Act.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts appropriate evaluative procedures, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
2. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes goals and plan of care to improve patient's function and participates in the development of the plan of care.
3. Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
4. Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
5. Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care with the interdisciplinary group.
6. As appropriate, participates in interdisciplinary group, inservices and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
7. Prepares and submits clinical and progress records per office policy or federal/state regulations.
8. Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
9. Instructs patient and family/caregiver and other team members in the patient's treatment regime as indicated.
10. Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services and swallowing assistive services.
11. Participates in peer consultation process and quality management. Participates in orientation for hospice personnel.
12. Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities.
13. May supervise hospice aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy.

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

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possesses a degree that includes an internship from an approved masters program in Speech–Language Pathology, or as required by applicable law and/or regulation. Meets personnel qualifications stated in §418.114(b)(4).
2. Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech–Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech–Language–Hearing Associa-tion (ASHA).
3. Is certified to practice Speech–Language Pathology.
4. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order.
6. A minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
7. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
8. Understands home health philosophy and focus of patient care is comfort and maintenance of self in current residence.