Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility schedule

Independence as contractor

Administrative support

Purpose-driven team

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to deliver premier care to adults in the Orange area. As an independent contractor, you will assess speech and language needs, plan treatment, and monitor progress in home health settings.

You will work with patients of all ages, with opportunities for flexible scheduling, autonomy, and collaboration with a care team. Bilingual skills are a plus and ASHA CCC is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages.
• Licensed and registered speech therapist in the state.
• Completion of an accredited speech therapy program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Bilingual is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs in speech and language disorders.
• Develop treatment plans, implement interventions, and monitor progress.
• Educate patients, families, and health team on therapy procedures.
• Record visits and notes in the medical record.
• Advise physician on continuing or discontinuing therapy based on response.

Skills

All ages care

Bilingual a plus

Education

Accredited Speech Therapist program completed

State license and registration

ASHA CCC (Certificate of Clinical Competence)

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Orange 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