Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health SLP
About The Position
BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist for a per diem, per-visit opportunity providing home health visits to adult and geriatric patients. 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. At least one year of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist is required; prior home health experience is not required. The role involves visiting clients in designated geographic territories, evaluating and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties, and developing and updating treatment plans based on evaluations, physician orders, and recommended goals. The clinician also educates patients and their representatives, documents care using a touch pad tablet, and collaborates with BAYADA clinicians as appropriate. Pay is $60–$70 per point, based on qualifications, and negotiable. BAYADA describes a comprehensive benefits package, training and scholarship opportunities, career tracks, employee recognition, and support through PPE supplies and infection-prevention protocols.
Requirements
- At least one year of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Current license as a Speech Language Pathologist in Colorado.
- Meet one of the following certification pathways: hold a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; meet the equivalent educational and work-experience requirements and be awaiting the opportunity to take the ASHA certification examination; or have completed the necessary work and education requirements and be accumulating the supervised work experience required for certification.
- Solid computer skills.
Nice To Haves
- Prior home health experience is not required.
- Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.
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 treatment plans based on evaluations, physician 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 that promote health, safety, and independent living.
- Accurately document observations, interventions, evaluations, patient care management, and services provided using a touch pad tablet.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- Health, dental, and vision benefits.
- Training and scholarship opportunities.
- Specially designed career tracks.
- Recognition and rewards for compassion, excellence, and reliability.
- PPE supplies and comprehensive infection-prevention protocols.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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