Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to deliver premier home health care for adults in the Escondido area. The position is an Independent Contractor role with flexible scheduling and autonomy to manage your caseload.

You will assess speech-language disorders, plan and implement personalized treatment, and monitor patient progress in the home setting while coordinating with families and healthcare teams involved in care.

Qualifications

• Licensed and registered Speech Therapist in the state.
• Completed an accredited Speech Therapist program.
• CCC (ASHA) certification in speech pathology or audiology.
• Ability and enthusiasm to work with all ages.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and evaluate speech-language disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment plans and interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and report outcomes to the physician.
• Educate patients and families on therapy procedures.
• Document visits and update the medical record.

Skills

Self-motivated

Bilingual

Education

State-licensed Speech Therapist

Accredited Speech Therapist program

CCC (ASHA) certification

Job description

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

FeldCare Connectsis 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 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: beyour 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.