Speech Therapist (SLP) (Spanish Speaking ) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects; Compton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Independence

Administrative Support

Purpose

Job summary

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to provide home health services in the Compton area for adults of all ages. The role involves assessing speech/language, swallowing, and cognitive needs and developing individualized treatment plans.

A Speech Therapist licensed and registered in the state, with CCC from ASHA, is preferred. Bilingual abilities are a plus and contractors must maintain progress notes and coordinate care with the team.

Qualifications

• Ability and enthusiasm in working with all ages
• Bilingual a plus
• Valid Speech Therapist license and state registration
• Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (ASHA)

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient's care needs in treating speech and language disorders, training functionality in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments.
• Determine a treatment plan, execute interventions aimed at improving the patient’s well-being, and monitor progress.
• 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 condition.
• Instruct, teach, and monitor patients, families, and health team personnel regarding speech therapy procedures.
• Make recommendations based on the home setting and individual needs of the patient.
• Keep a record of each patient visit and notes in the medical record.
• Review patient responses to treatment and advise physician on continuation or discontinuation of therapy.

Job description

This position is for an Independent Contractor to serve in Comptonarea 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