Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Independence

Administrative Support

Purpose

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to deliver premier home health care in the Fullerton area as an Independent Contractor. You will assess, diagnose, and plan treatment for adults with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs, delivering patient-centered therapy in the home setting.

You can set your own schedule, work independently, and enjoy administrative support from the team while earning above-average compensation and write-off eligible expenses.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Therapist with state registration
• Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program
• CCC - Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA
• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages
• Bilingual a plus

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs for speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments
• Determine and implement a treatment plan to improve patient well-being
• Execute interventions and monitor patient progress
• Instruct, educate, and supervise patients, families, and health team on therapy procedures
• Record visits and integrate notes into the medical record
• Review responses to treatment and advise physician on continuation or discontinuation of therapy

Skills

Ability to work with all ages

Bilingual a plus

Education

Accredited Speech Therapist program

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Fullerton 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 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: beyour own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses
• AdministrativeSupport: assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, & quality assurance
• Purpose: join a group that shares your passion for helping people