Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Upland (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Independent contractor role

Administrative support

Job summary

FeldCare Connects in Upland, CA seeks a self-motivated Speech Therapist to deliver premier care to adults in home health as an independent contractor.

Responsibilities include assessing and treating speech, swallowing, and cognitive disorders, developing plans, and monitoring progress in patients\' homes. A bilingual ability is a plus and scheduling flexibility is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages.
• Speech Therapist license and state registration.
• Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program.
• ASHA CCC credential or eligibility preferred.
• Bilingual abilities are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, plan, and execute a proper treatment program per physician referral.
• Record patient response and document changes in condition.
• Instruct and monitor patients, families, and health team on therapy procedures.
• Make home-appropriate recommendations for therapy.
• Keep detailed notes in the medical record after each visit.
• Review responses and advise physician on continuation of therapy.

Skills

All-ages care

Self-motivated

Bilingual a plus

Education

Speech Therapist program completion

State license & registration

ASHA CCC (preferred)

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve the Upland area 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