Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health
About The Position
Life-Changing Service Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert is committed to providing comfort, compassion, and care to those we serve. Whether at home or in a facility, we hope to enhance the quality of life for your loved one. We are a dedicated team of local professionals focused on delivering personalized home health and hospice care with an emphasis on quality and excellence. Bella Terra Home Health and Hospice of the Desert is growing and looking for experienced, compassionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team! As a SLP with Bella Terra, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.
Requirements
- Valid CA Speech Language Pathologist License
- 2+ year of clinical experience as a speech therapist
- 1+ year of working with the adult population in speech therapy
- Maintain CPR Certification
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.
Responsibilities
- Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
- Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, and caregivers.
- Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
- Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
- Provides patient and caregiver education.
- Prepares clinical notes.
- Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners related to the current home health plan of care.
- Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
- Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
- Recommends communication devices/aids.
- Participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services
- May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with generous company match
- Critical illness benefit
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
