Speech Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC) – Home Health

Lifecare Home Health Family•Wichita Falls, TX

4h•Remote

About The Position

This role involves providing coordinated care to clients of all age groups. The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC) will plan, implement, and evaluate client care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. This includes providing therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of clients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing, and cognitive disorders, as well as providing intervention for deficits and eliciting responses. The patient population includes individuals of all ages, and the SLP must demonstrate appropriate behavior when interacting with them. The role requires performing clinical assessments, identifying patient needs, and documenting care plans, progress notes, and other clinical records in a timely manner. The SLP will also monitor cases for third-party payer compliance, participate in case conferences, and demonstrate commitment to professional growth through continuing education and maintaining competency. This description outlines essential functions but may include other assigned duties.

Requirements

Two (2) years experience as an SLP in a clinical care setting.
SLP skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
Must read, write and comprehend English.
Master’s degree or doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
Current driver’s license in good standing. The employee is responsible for renewing their driver’s license before it expires to continue employment.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Current State professional license that is in good standing to practice as an SLP in any/all applicable states.
Current CPR certificate.
On-going employment as an SLP requires the maintenance of a valid SLP license in the state which the therapist practices in and a valid CPR certificate at all times. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew these both before they expire in order to continue employment.
Prolonged standing/walking is required.
The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Works in clients’ homes in various conditions.
Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.

Nice To Haves

Preferred Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical assessments; identifies patient needs and appropriateness of client.
Document, prepare/revise and complete a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
Analyze client needs and administer appropriate care as ordered by physician.
Apply concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordination/performing client cares activities to protect both client and staff (OSHA).
Provide effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals.
Regularly participates in case conferences.
Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third-party payers.
Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.
Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.