Speech Therapist SLP Part Time PRN New Castle County

Aveanna Healthcare; Elkton (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveanna Healthcare is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist in Elkton, Maryland to deliver quality patient care according to physician orders. Responsibilities include providing Speech Therapy services, conducting assessments, and communicating effectively with the multi-disciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess a current SLP license. This position requires a strong focus on patient needs and coordination of care, with a PRN schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited college/university.
• Current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state of practice.
• One (1) year of recent experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
• Follow policies and procedures and conform to patient care standards and regulations.
• Maintain patient and company confidentiality.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Assessment skills

Communication

Coordination of care

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current CPR certification

Job description

Position Overview

The Speech Therapist is responsible for the delivery of quality patient care according to the patient’s individual physician orders. Care may involve assessments, administering prescribed treatments and therapies, care planning, communication with other members of the patients’ multi-disciplinary team, supply management, emergency management, coordination of care, health promotion and teaching and training family members.

Territory

New Castle county

Schedule

PRN Visits Monday - Friday

Essential Job Functions

• Provide Speech Therapy services as prescribed by the physician.
• Follow policies and procedures and conforms to all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations and state laws.
• Provide a written evaluation defining Speech Therapy needs, goals and expected outcomes in conjunction with referring physician's Plan of Treatment.
• Provide a written Plan of Care for Speech Therapy goals and outcomes.
• Maintains the plan of care for assigned patients according to identified Speech Therapy goals and outcomes.
• Participate in coordination of services (including discharge planning), with health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and others.
• Maintain patient and company confidentiality.
• Maintain effective communication between staff, health care team members, and family.
• Serves as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Provide physicians and Aveanna with written evaluation of patient's needs, goals, and progress.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an ASHA accredited college/university; current and unrestricted SLP license to practice in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• One (1) year of recent experience as a Speech Language Pathologist in an acute care setting.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.