Speech Language Pathologist, SLP / ST - Home Health
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist for a per diem role providing home health visits to adult and geriatric patients in their homes. The position covers Lexington, Denton, and parts of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The Speech Language Pathologist is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients so they can receive medical care at home. The role includes evaluating and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties; developing and updating treatment plans; educating patients and their representatives; and documenting care using a touch pad tablet. Base pay, depending upon qualifications, is $63–$67 per point.
Requirements
- Current license as a Speech Language Pathologist in North Carolina.
- Certificate of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech and Hearing Association.
- Experience working with adults and geriatric patients.
- Solid computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
Responsibilities
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
- Perform thorough evaluations to assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic interventions for clients 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 related to 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
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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