Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FeldCare Connects in the Pacoima area is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to deliver premier care as an Independent Contractor for adults of all ages. The role focuses on assessment and treatment of speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders with tailored plans.

The therapist will implement interventions, monitor progress, and collaborate with families and health teams to ensure high-quality care. Licensure (state), CCC-ASHA, and bilingual ability are valued.

Qualifications

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages.
• Speech Therapist license and state registration.
• Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA) in speech pathology or audiology.
• Bilingual a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs in speech and language disorders.
• Develop treatment plans and execute interventions to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive skills.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust therapy as needed.
• Record and report patient responses and changes in condition.
• Instruct and train patients, families, and health team on therapy procedures.
• Provide recommendations based on home setting and patient needs.
• Maintain detailed notes in the medical record.
• Review treatment responses with physician regarding continuation or discontinuation of therapy.

Skills

Multigenerational care

Education

Licensed Speech Therapist (state license)

Accredited Speech Therapist program

ASHA CCC (Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology)

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Pacoima 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 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