Home Health Speech Language Pathologist SLP (PRN)

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Job Description

All About Home Care is looking for a reliable and professional Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who is proficient at providing therapy in patients' homes. We pride ourselves on hiring professionals who understand the dynamics of Home Health.

Qualification

A person who meets the education and experience requirements for a certificate of Clinical Competency in Speech Pathology or Audiology granted by the American Speech-Language Hearing Association, or

• A person who meets the educational requirements for certification and is in the
• Process of accumulating the supervised experience required for certification.
• Currently licensed in the State of Texas.
• Two (2) years experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Improves and maximizes the communication of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
• Periodically participate with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Provides full range Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by the physician.
• Directs and supervises personnel, as assigned.
• Takes initial history and make initial evaluation.
• Performs all skilled procedures.
• Consults with physicians regarding change and treatment.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
• Instruct patients and family members in home programs.
• Periodically presents an in-service to the Agency’s staff members.

An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be filled out and submitted to the physician for approval. A progress notes is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patients discharged.

• A supervisory visit is made every two (2) weeks on each patient seen by a home health aide assigned.
• Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
• Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
• Participates in in-service programs.