Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 76,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Independence

Administrative support

Purpose

Job summary

FeldCare Connects in Henderson, NV is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist for home health to serve adults of all ages. This Independent Contractor role involves assessing and treating Speech, Language, Swallowing, and Cognitive disorders, developing and executing treatment plans, and monitoring progress.

You will work autonomously, schedule your own visits, and collaborate with families and health teams.

Qualifications

• Must hold a state license and registration as a Speech Therapist.
• Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program.
• CCC from ASHA is required or in scope for licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs in treating speech and language disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment plans; monitor progress.
• Instruct patients and families on therapy procedures and home programs.
• Record visits and report changes to the physician and care team.
• Coordinate care and make recommendations based on home setting.

Skills

Ability to work with all ages

Speech-language pathology

Education

State license and registration

ASHA CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence)

Accredited Speech Therapist program

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Henderson areaspecifically

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 is 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

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