Speech-Language Pathologist Home Health

EvergreenHealth • Kent, WA

5d • $44 - $71

About The Position

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and providing skilled care to patients requiring speech therapy services in the home in conjunction with the patient, family and the interdisciplinary team, as ordered by the physician. The SLP will be responsible for clinical outcomes as well as industry benchmarks.

Requirements

• Current SLP licensure to practice Speech Language in Washington State
• Recent clinical experience in a medical/ surgical unit, rehab, or home health setting.
• Current Washington State Driver’s license and proof of insurability
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
• Reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology

Responsibilities

• Provide, coordinate and oversee skilled intermittent care to patients and include instruction and education of patients and/or caregivers to promote maximal functional status, in the patient’s home.
• Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates patient status.
• Initiates, develops, implements and revises the patient’s plan of care (POC).
• Addresses all problems identified in the POC.
• Provides educational information to the patient/family/caregiver concerning knowledge deficits or needs regarding the patient’s condition.
• Communicates with other disciplines involved in the case as warranted.
• Reports signs/symptoms signaling a change in patient condition to the patient’s physician and case manager as needed.
• Reassesses the patient within 48 hours following a change in patient condition or discharge from a 24-hour or longer hospital stay, or as ordered by the physician.

Benefits

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee discounts and perks on goods and services through TicketsAtWork (i.e., sporting events, hotel stays, movies, restaurants)
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Technology Discounts
• Mental Health Resources
• Baby Steps Maternity Program through FirstChoice Health
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• On-demand virtual health care
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
• Paid Time Off/Vacation
• Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
• Paid holidays
• Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
• Voluntary identity theft protection
• Voluntary legal insurance
• Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
• Free parking
• Commuter benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed