Speech Language Pathologist (ST) - Home Health

Valley Regional • Fresno, CA

19d • $67 - $70

About The Position

Valley Regional Care is seeking a part-time Speech Language Pathologist to provide home health services to geriatric patients in Fresno and surrounding communities. The agency has served the Valley since 2013 and has a patient census of more than 400. The position is part of an experienced, long-tenured team with leadership committed to employee growth and a positive, professional culture. Medical SLP/ST experience is preferred because of patient needs.

The therapist evaluates patients and, where appropriate, their home environments; develops and delivers speech-language therapy plans; recommends communication aids; coordinates care with physicians and other personnel; documents services; and educates patients, caregivers, and other health care personnel. The service area includes Fresno, Clovis, Madera, Sanger, Selma, Kerman, Reedley, Fowler, Del Rey, Tulare, Dinuba, Lemoore, Riverdale, Hanford, Visalia, and other nearby areas. The main office is in Fresno, and employees who live elsewhere are supported.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP).
• Meet the stated qualification pathway: be licensed as a speech-language pathologist in the state where services are furnished, or have successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum or be in the process of accumulating that supervised clinical experience.
• Have performed at least 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master's or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field.
• Successfully complete an approved national examination in SLP.
• At least one year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an automobile insured according to state or organization requirements and in good working order.

Nice To Haves

• Medical SLP/ST experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct appropriate evaluations, assess the home environment when appropriate, and identify equipment needs related to speech and language function.
• Identify functional speech defects and establish a plan of care to improve patient function.
• Administer speech therapy using specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment.
• Recommend communication devices or aids as indicated.
• Coordinate with referring physicians and other organization personnel to support comprehensive care and the total plan of care.
• Participate, as appropriate, in case conferences, in-services, and other meetings to support coordinated care.
• Prepare and submit notes according to organization policy.
• Maintain clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory.
• Identify patient and family or caregiver needs for other services and make referrals as appropriate.
• Instruct patients, families or caregivers, and other organization health care personnel in the patient's treatment regimen as indicated.
• May supervise home health aides in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.
• Perform other duties as required to facilitate delivery of speech-language pathology services.

Benefits

• Hourly pay with strong earning potential.
• Paid drive time.
• Paid documentation time.
• Clinical support from the home office, available by phone, email, or chat.
• Employee recognition and team events, including BBQs and potlucks.
• Quarterly anonymous employee wellbeing surveys, with follow-up action on feedback.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level