Home Health Speech Therapist

Well Care Health•Charlotte, NC

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Well Care Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide individualized patient care in patients’ homes across developmental stages. The role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care according to patients’ ages and diagnoses, and works under the supervision of a Clinical Team Leader. The therapist also contributes to program development and improvement, communicates with patients and other professionals, and documents care in accordance with agency policies and discipline-specific guidelines. The position serves adolescents, adults, geriatric patients, and pediatric patients. It involves variable Monday–Friday hours within a 40-hour work week, with weekends and holidays as needed. The role requires a valid North Carolina driver’s license and an operational vehicle.

Requirements

Graduate of a clinical program from an accredited university or community college.
Master’s degree in speech-language pathology.
Speech-language pathology licensure in the state where care is provided (North Carolina or South Carolina).
CPR certification.
North Carolina license and CCC from ASHA, or eligibility to begin a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
Graduate practicums in a medical setting.
Ability to use diagnostic and speech procedures and manipulate patient-care equipment, including modalities and assistive devices.
Ability to transfer and guard patients.
Ability to interact professionally and positively with the public, coworkers, patients, families, and physicians.
Ability to apply rehabilitation clinical principles and professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs.
Ability to prioritize duties, learn new patient-care skills and techniques, and use computer technology and supportive services.
Ability to see and communicate clearly to perform basic clinical techniques and adequate hearing for speech discrimination.
Valid North Carolina driver’s license and operational vehicle.
Ability to meet physical demands including significant locomotion, frequent lifting over 50 pounds, frequent transferring of patients over 100 pounds, frequent reaching in front of the body, bending, pushing and pulling, and occasional overhead reaching and stair climbing.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience.

Responsibilities

Assess, interpret, plan, implement, and evaluate patients’ care according to their age and diagnosis.
Assist with program development and discipline-specific operations.
Communicate and document information in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and discipline-specific guidelines.
Contribute to program effectiveness and performance improvement.
Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently.
Maintain and adjust schedules to enhance agency performance.
Demonstrate the agency’s values, mission, and vision.
Maintain positive interpersonal relationships with agency members and promote customer satisfaction.
Provide patient consultation and communicate with other professionals.
Perform other duties as assigned.