Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility schedule

Independence as own boss

Administrative support

Purpose-driven work

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to deliver premier care to adults in the Tustin area on an Independent Contractor basis. The role involves assessment, planning, and execution of therapy to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive function in home health settings.

The clinician will assess patients, develop individualized treatment plans, train families and health team members, document progress, and report to physicians.

Qualifications

• Must hold a state licensure as a Speech Therapist.
• Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program.
• CCC-SLP or CCC-A certification (ASHA).
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.
• Ability to work with adults of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient care needs and evaluate speech and language disorders.
• Develop and implement treatment plans to improve communication, swallowing, and cognition.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment as needed.
• Educate patients, families, and health team on therapy procedures.
• Document visits and medical records with detailed notes.
• Make treatment continuation recommendations to the physician.

Skills

Bilingual

Enthusiastic with all ages

Education

State license and registration as Speech Therapist

Accredited Speech Therapist program

CCC-SLP or CCC-A certification (ASHA)

Job description

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

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.

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 Therapist license and registration by the state
• Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program
• 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: be your 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