Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Bell Gardens (CA); On-site; USD 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility in schedule

Independence as a contractor

Administrative support and care coord.

Purposeful, patient-focused work

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to deliver premier care in home health for adults of all ages. This independent contractor position requires assessment, treatment planning, and interventions to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive functions.

The role includes documenting progress and coordinating with physicians and families to tailor care in the patient’s home.

Qualifications

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages.
• License and state registration as Speech Therapist.
• CCC- ASHA certification or equivalent.
• Graduation from an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs for speech and language disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to improve communication, swallowing, and cognition.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment based on physician referral and patient response.
• Instruct patients and families on therapy procedures and home-based strategies.
• Document visits and integrate notes into medical records.
• Collaborate with physicians to determine continuation or modification of therapy.

Skills

All ages care

Speech Therapist license

CCC-ASHA (ASHA)

Accredited program

Bilingual a plus

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Bell Gardens areasspecifically

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.

The Speech Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs in treating speech and language disorders, training functionality in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech Pathologist determines a treatment plan,executes interventions aimed at improving and enhancingthe patient's well-being, and monitors the patient's progress effectively.

A SpeechTherapist for Home Health must:

• 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 Therapistlicense and registration by the state
• Completion of an accredited Speech Therapistprogram
• 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: beyourown 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