Travel Speech-Language Pathologist – Home Health

Sweetwater Care; Saugus (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in the United States seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with swallowing and communication disorders in a SNF setting. The role emphasizes improving intelligibility, using augmentative/alternative communication, and coordinating with the healthcare team.

The position focuses on comprehensive evaluation, treatment planning, and progress notes, with a patient-centered approach aligned to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.

Qualifications

• Responsibilities include evaluation, treatment planning, progress notes and discharge summaries.
• Demonstrates knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement processes.
• Provides patient education and collaborates with the healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Direct all aspects of patient care including evaluation, treatment planning, goal setting and documentation.
• Provides professional speech-language pathology services for communication, swallowing and cognitive disorders.
• Plans activities and provides therapy for speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Collaborates with other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Document evaluations, treatment progress and discharge summaries in medical records.

Job description

Sweetwater Care in the United States seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with swallowing and communication disorders in a SNF setting. The role emphasizes improving intelligibility, using augmentative/alternative communication, and coordinating with the healthcare team.

The position focuses on comprehensive evaluation, treatment planning, and progress notes, with a patient-centered approach aligned to Medicare/Medicaid guidelines.