Speech Therapist SLP Home Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top pay in industry

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

PruittHealth is seeking a Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health in Georgia. You will evaluate, consult, and treat patients in their homes, coordinating with physicians and the care team to manage the plan of care.

Must hold a valid state license and ASHA certification; foreign-trained applicants may be considered with credential evaluation. Prior home health experience preferred; offers top pay and mileage reimbursement, with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid professional license in state of practice.
• Graduate of ASHA accredited school; foreign-trained must be substantially equivalent per ASHA.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluative, consultative, and treatment interventions in home settings.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and physician to develop and manage care plans.
• Maintain clinical records and meet regulatory guidelines.
• Participate in training and onboarding of others as needed.

Education

ASHA accredited program

Job description

Job Description - Speech Therapist SLP Home Health (2611266)

Speech Therapist SLP Home Health – 2611266

Description

Speech Therapist ST – Home Health Services

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.

Family Makes Us Stronger.

Our family, your family, one family. Committed to loving, giving, and caring. United in making a difference.

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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