Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to deliver premier care for adults in the Los Angeles area as an Independent Contractor.

The Speech Therapist in Home Health assesses and treats speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments, develops treatment plans, and monitors progress to enhance patient well-being. Flexible scheduling and autonomy are emphasized.

Qualifications

• State license and active registration as Speech Therapist.
• Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program.
• CCC-SLP certification (ASHA) required/preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate the patient’s speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs in the home health setting.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Educate patients, families, and other health team members on therapy procedures and progress.
• Document visits with detailed notes in the medical record and report changes to the physician as needed.
• Coordinate with care teams to tailor home-based therapies to patient needs.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Adult patient care

Bilingual

Education

Accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

CCC-SLP certification (ASHA)

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve in Los Angeles area specifically.

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 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 visit www.feldcareconnects.com.