PRN Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Apollo Medical•Creve Coeur, MO

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and assesses patients’ needs and formulates treatment plans in a home care environment. The SLP provides therapy services, including creating and administering care plans, and works collaboratively with the internal interdisciplinary care team, physicians, and other stakeholders involved in patient care. This is a PRN, as-needed role with a minimum availability of six visits per week. The position is in the field and on the road. Compensation is per visit, at $65–$165 depending on visit type, with mileage reimbursed at $0.67 per mile. Payroll is processed biweekly, with 26 pay periods per year.

Requirements

At least 2 years of Speech Language Pathologist experience.
Active state licensure in Speech Language Pathology.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Proof of current auto insurance coverage.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in an acute or post-acute care setting.

Responsibilities

Establish patient goals and help patients meet their individual goals by providing quality care, including assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results.
Determine speech therapy treatment plans in consultation with the care team and physicians.
Prepare written plans of treatment for physician signature, including clinical findings, goals, and rehabilitation potential.
Complete discharge planning in consultation with the care team and physicians, and ensure appropriate continuation of the therapeutic plan after discharge, such as home exercise programs, equipment recommendations or provision, and outpatient follow-up recommendations.
Participate in and contribute to case conferences.
Document patient care services in patient and department records.
Perform other duties as reasonably assigned.