Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health SLP
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist for per diem or part-time home health visits through its Denver Visits office. The role serves adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout the greater Denver area. The Speech Language Pathologist is part of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients so they can receive necessary medical care at home. Prior home care experience is a plus but is not required. The position includes evaluating and treating clients with speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties; creating and updating care plans; educating patients and their representatives; and documenting care using a touch pad tablet. Base pay is $60–$65 per point, based on qualifications.
Requirements
- Current license as a Speech Language Pathologist in Colorado.
- One of the following: a certificate of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; equivalent educational requirements and work experience while awaiting the opportunity to take the ASHA certification examination; or completed work and education requirements while accumulating the supervised work experience required for certification.
- Solid computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior home care experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
Responsibilities
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Perform thorough evaluations to assess and diagnose speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties and provide therapeutic interventions.
- Develop treatment plans based on evaluations, physician’s orders, and recommended goals.
- Continually assess and revise speech therapy care plans and participate in multidisciplinary care planning with BAYADA clinicians, as appropriate.
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, evaluations, patient care management, and services provided using a touch pad tablet.
Benefits
- Training and scholarship opportunities.
- Specially designed career tracks.
- Recognition and rewards for compassion, excellence, and reliability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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