Home Health Speech Therapist - Speech Therapy Services

Health First Careers • Melbourne, FL

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About The Position

Provides remedial services for speech and language disorders, including vocal exercises and instruction in proper breath control to improve speech. Performs interdisciplinary case management and provides age-specific therapy services. The role supports quality, safety, customer experience, and responsible stewardship in home health care. The schedule is per diem, with variable shift times.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• One year of acute care experience with an adult neurological population.
• Current Florida licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Valid driver’s license and maintained clean Motor Vehicle Record.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider Completion Card before the start date and maintained thereafter.
• Must satisfy Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) Level 2 background screening.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to interact with professionals, families, and patients.
• Ability to determine appropriate therapy and patient care.
• Ability to respond appropriately to life-threatening situations.
• Ability to assess and interpret data and educate patients and families with varying ages and levels of understanding.
• Ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Follow Health First, Inc. and Health First Home Care policies and procedures, and comply with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Conduct assessments, including evaluations of home safety, pain, nutrition, fall risk, and potential abuse, upon admission, recertification, and as needed.
• Develop and implement individualized Plans of Care based on assessment findings and physician orders, adjusting them as needed.
• Assist with new associate orientation and provide ongoing staff education.
• Ensure Home Care services comply with State and Federal regulations and Joint Commission (JCAHO) standards.
• Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives to enhance patient care, safety, and service delivery.
• Evaluate patient outcomes, document changes in condition and progress, and communicate significant updates to physicians.
• Supervise Home Health Aides at least every 14 days and provide guidance to support compliance with care standards.
• Accept referrals regardless of geographic territory and respond to new referrals within two calendar days.
• Provide case management and ensure the Plan of Care is followed in accordance with regulations; document alterations within two days of the visit.
• Inform patients and families of visit schedules in advance and notify them of schedule changes.
• Use supplies cost-effectively, maintain productivity standards, and accurately document services.

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