Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to provide home health services in the Ceres area. This role involves assessing patients, creating treatment plans for speech and language disorders, and collaborating with patients and families. Enjoy flexibility and independence as you make a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

Benefits

Flexibility in scheduling and work area

Independence and above-average compensation

Administrative support provided

Purpose-driven environment

Qualifications

• Valid Speech Therapist license required.
• Completion of an accredited program in Speech Therapy needed.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs for speech and language disorders.
• Develop and execute treatment plans based on evaluations.
• Monitor and report on patients' progress and responses to treatment.

Skills

Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages

Education

Speech Therapist license and registration by the state

Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program

Certificate of Clinical Competence (in speech pathology or audiology)

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Ceresarea 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

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