Visiting Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP), PT Day Shift, Home Health

Adventist HealthCare; Waldorf (MD); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) to join their compassionate team. In this part-time role, you will conduct evaluations, develop personalized care plans, and provide one-on-one therapy to patients in home health settings. With a focus on physical, mental, and spiritual healing, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the lives of those you serve. Enjoy flexible scheduling and a supportive environment that values your contributions. This opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact while advancing your career in a mission-driven organization.

Benefits

Flexible schedules

Tuition and CEU reimbursement

Incentive bonus

Annual monetary awards

One-on-one personalized patient care

Qualifications

• Bachelor's, Master's, or Doctorate in Speech-language pathology required.
• 1-year home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial exams and evaluations for patient care.
• Plan and supervise therapy interventions and patient discharge.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Patient management

Communication skills

Therapy intervention

Education

Bachelor's in Speech-language pathology

Master's in Speech-language pathology

Doctorate in Speech-language pathology

Tools

Medical record systems

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Job description

AHC - Home Health Southern Maryland

If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account. Adventist HealthCare Home Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.

As a Speech Language Pathologist (CCC-SLP) you will:

1. Perform an initial examination and evaluation to establish an impairment/diagnosis, prognosis and plan of care prior to intervention for all persons served with basic rehabilitation needs in acute care, outpatient or inpatient rehabilitation settings (flexes to any Rehab site as needed).
2. Provide, or direct and supervise, the therapy intervention consistent with the results of the examination, evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care. The therapist involves the patient/client and appropriate others in the planning, implementation, and assessment of the plan of care. Reexamines the patient/client as necessary during an episode of care to evaluate progress or change in patient/client status and modifies the plan of care accordingly or discontinues speech-language pathology services.
3. Plan for discharge of the patient/client taking into consideration achievement of anticipated goals and expected outcomes, and provide for appropriate follow-up or referral. The speech-language pathologist discontinues intervention when the patient/client is unable to continue to progress toward goals or when the speech-language pathologist determines that the patient/client will no longer benefit from therapy (in coordination with referring provider/team where indicated).
4. Communicate, coordinate and document all aspects of patient/client management including the results of the initial examination and evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, plan of care, interventions, response to interventions, barriers to progress, changes in patient/client status relative to the interventions, reexamination, and discharge/discontinuation of intervention and other patient/client management activities with members of the care team as indicated. Supervise and direct the patient care activities of assigned rehab aides, office assistants and volunteers.
5. Manage schedule to accommodate range in census and patient load and inform management of any issues with caseload management.
6. Attend team meetings and effectively communicate patient status, using, if needed, the medical record or other treating therapists to ensure sufficient knowledge of the case.

Qualifications include:

1. Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Speech-language pathology from accredited speech-language pathology program
2. 1-year home health experience preferred
3. Valid driver’s license with agency insurance requirements
4. Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
5. Active Maryland License

Work Schedule:

Part-time, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Home Health Highlights:

• CHAP accredited
• High-star rating on Medicare.gov
• Flexible schedules
• One-on-one personalized patient care
• Tuition and CEU reimbursement
• Incentive bonus and annual monetary awards

Pay Range:

$34.58 - $51.87

In cases where the range is displayed as a $0 amount or if the position is Per Diem (offering a fixed rate), salary discussions will occur during the screening process.

Adventist HealthCare strongly recommends all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination.

Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture.

Join the Adventist HealthCare team today, apply now to be considered!