Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Independent contractor

Administrative support

Meaningful work

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to deliver high-quality home health services in the Bakersfield area as an independent contractor. The role focuses on adults of all ages with the flexibility to set your own schedule and caseload.

You will interpret referrals, plan and implement treatment, document progress, and collaborate with families and health teams. Licensing, CCC-SLP, and ASHA certification are required; bilingual skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed and registered as a Speech Therapist in the state.
• Completion of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, plan, establish, and execute treatment per physician referral.
• Record, monitor, and report patient responses and changes in condition.

Skills

Ability and enthusiasm in working with

Education

Accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

Tools

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Bakersfield area specifically

FeldCare Connects is currently seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to deliver premier excellence of care and is enthusiastic about working with adults of all ages.

Speech Therapist in Home Health

• Interpret, plan, establish, and execute a proper treatment program in accordance with the physician's referral.
• Look over, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and any alterations in the patient's condition.
• Instruct, teach, and monitor patients, their families, and other health team personnel regarding speech therapy procedures as related to the patient's therapy program.
• Make recommendations based on the home setting and individual needs of the patient.
• Keep a record of each patient visit and incorporate detailed notes into the medical record.
• Review the patient's responses to treatment and make recommendations to the physician related to the need of continuing or discontinuing the speech therapy treatment.

Qualifications:

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages
• Speech Therapist license and registration by the state
• Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (in speech pathology or audiology) granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Bilingual a plus!

We provide our clinicians with resources to be successful and maintain work-life balance:

• Flexibility: make your own schedule and work in the area of your preference
• Independence: be your own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses
• Administrative Support: assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, & quality assurance
• Purpose: join a group that shares your passion for helping people