Speech Therapist SLP Home Health

PruittHealth; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PruittHealth Home Health is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) to provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to patients in their home. The role emphasizes collaboration with the care team, adherence to care plans, and ongoing professional development within a patient-centered home health setting.

The position requires a valid state license and ASHA-accredited education; home health experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license in the state of practice.
• Graduate of ASHA accredited school. If foreign-trained, program must be substantially equivalent to U.S. entry-level education in Speech Language Pathology per ASHA.
• Prior Home Health experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

• Complete evaluations, assessments, and treatments in accordance with policy and the individualized care plan and timelines.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the plan of care, making referrals as needed.
• Demonstrate knowledge of home care and competency in patient care skills required for the scope of services.
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care with initiative and sound judgment.
• Assist with training and orienting others.
• Utilize teaching materials in patient/family education.
• Maintain current license, certification, and clinical records to meet regulations.
• Meet agency productivity standards and participate in required programs and meetings.

Skills

Home Health experience

Education

ASHA accredited program

Job description

Job Description - Speech Therapist SLP Home Health (2613529)

Speech Therapist SLP Home Health - 2613529

Description

Speech Therapist ST – Home Health Services

Special consideration for applicants who currently live in or commutable to Muscogee County, GA!

Home is where the heart is! That’s why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family.

New Pay Per Point Model – Top pay in the industry

Our Compensation Plan for our clinicians is top of market and pays higher for visits that require greater effort. By assigning higher point values, we can directly tie your compensation to the work you perform, and time spent outside of a visit.

JOB PURPOSE:

Provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions to home health patients referred by a licensed physician in their place of residence. Maintain effective communication with Home Health partners, United Rehab partners, patients, patients’ families, and other internal and external customers as appropriate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete evaluations, assessments, and treatments in accordance with policy and the individualized care plan and within established timelines.
• Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care, making referrals to other disciplines as needed
• Demonstrates knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care
• Recognize and respond to priorities in patient care with initiative and sound judgment.
• Assist with training/orienting others.
• Utilizes accepted company teaching materials in patient/family education
• Report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
• Complies with corporate compliance program
• Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently
• Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required
• Follow established safety regulations and procedures, and report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary
• Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines
• Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.

As a member of our team, clinicians will have access to top-of-the-market pay structures with unlimited income potential, progressive benefit plan, mileage reimbursement, opportunity for career growth, additional pay incentives, and flexible schedules – plus a great team environment that reflects our commitment to caring for our 16,000 partners.

Qualifications

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid professional license in state of practice.
• Graduate of ASHA accredited school. If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Speech Language Pathology entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the ASHA.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Prior Home Health experience is preferable.

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As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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