Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care • Richmond, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

VCU Health at Home by BAYADA is currently seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, for a per diem opportunity performing home health visits for our office located in Richmond, VA. Prior home health experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, SLP is strongly preferred. As a home care Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

Requirements

• A current license as a Speech Language Pathologist in VA .
• Possess a certificate of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech and Hearing Association, or; Have the equivalent educational requirements, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, and work experience necessary for such a certificate, and be awaiting the opportunity to take the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association examination for certification, or; Have completed the necessary work and education requirements, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, and be in the process of accumulating the necessary supervised work experience required for certification.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Prior home health experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, SLP is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations to assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic interventions for clients who are experiencing speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties.
• Develop a treatment plan based on the evaluation, physician’s orders, and recommended goals.
• Continually assess and revise the speech therapy care plan, and participate with BAYADA clinicians in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, vision, dental and medical health plans, employer paid life insurance, 401k with company match, direct deposit and employee assistance program
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, and vision.
• Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
• Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees