Visiting Nurses Association - Speech Language Pathologist - Homecare - Per Diem

Southern New Hampshire Health; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Life insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Manchester seeks a skilled speech/language pathologist to deliver professional services. Responsibilities include patient assessment and treatment planning, along with evaluating care plans. Candidates must have a Master’s degree in the relevant field, a year of experience, and necessary certifications. Comprehensive benefits package available, including health, dental, and retirement savings plans.

Qualifications

• One year experience in a speech/language pathologist position required.
• Valid Driver’s License required for travel.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association required.
• Valid Driver’s License to travel throughout southern New Hampshire.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and environment appropriately.
• Plan and implement care appropriately.
• Evaluate and update the appropriateness of the care plan.
• Communicate information to patients, peers, managers, physicians, and other agencies.
• Explain insurance and costs of care to patients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Patient assessment

Education

Master’s degree in speech/language pathology

Job description

Who We Are

The VNA of Manchester and Southern New Hampshire provides 24/7 in-home support and services to patients in Manchester and the surrounding communities. We are committed to helping our patients navigate the challenges they face at home while recovering from surgery or coping with life-limiting illnesses or physical disabilities. The VNA care team provides individualized care across the continuum, bringing peace of mind to patients and their loved ones while providing professional healthcare services in home settings.

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About the Job

Demonstrates competence in providing professional speech/language pathology services to clients/patients of all ages whose needs range from basic to complex. Plans and implements age-appropriate, specific treatment programs for individual client/patients with a level of skill in accordance with accepted principles and practice.

What You’ll Do

• Assess patients and environment appropriately.
• Plan and implement care appropriately.
• Evaluate and update the appropriateness of the care plan and physicians’ orders.
• Communicate appropriate information to patients, peers, managers, physicians, departments, and other agencies involved.
• Integrate problem-solving methodology and quality improvement in resolving problems related to patient care and organizational processes.
• Explain insurance and costs of care appropriately to patients and their significant others.

Who You Are

• Education: Master’s degree or equivalent in the field of speech/language pathology required.
• Experience: Equivalent of one (1) year in a staff speech/language pathologist position in a relevant work setting required.
• Certification/Licensure: Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association required. Licensed by the Board of Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Other: Valid Driver’s License required to travel throughout southern New Hampshire to provide home health care service and other job-related activities. Proof of automobile insurance required. Motor vehicle background report will be conducted.

Why You’ll Love Us

• Health, dental, prescription, and vision coverage for full-time & part-time employees
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage
• Competitive pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan

And more!

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