Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to provide exceptional care in the Studio City area. This role involves assessing patients with speech and language disorders, developing tailored treatment plans, and ensuring effective communication with patients and their families. The ideal candidate will possess a Speech Therapist license and a passion for helping individuals of all ages. Enjoy the flexibility to create your own schedule while making a meaningful impact in patients' lives. Join a supportive team that values independence and provides the resources needed for success.

Benefits

Flexibility in scheduling

Independence as a contractor

Administrative support

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Therapist with experience in home health care.
• Ability to work independently and create treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs for speech and language disorders.
• Develop and execute treatment plans based on physician referrals.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate with healthcare teams.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Communication Skills

Patient Assessment

Bilingual

Education

Speech Therapist License

Accredited Speech Therapist Program

Certificate of Clinical Competence

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve in the Studio City area.

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 enhancing the patient's well-being, and monitors the patient's progress effectively.

A Speech Therapist 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 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.

If you are interested in learning more about the exciting opportunities with FeldCare Connects, please visit www.feldcareconnects.com.