Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • Fullerton, CA

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About The Position

FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to provide home health care to adults of all ages in the Fullerton area. The Speech Therapist assesses and evaluates patient care needs related to speech and language disorders, communication functionality, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Using these evaluations, the therapist determines a treatment plan, carries out interventions to improve the patient's well-being, and monitors progress.

The therapist works in accordance with physician referrals, documents patient visits and responses to treatment, and provides guidance to patients, families, and other health team personnel. This position is for an independent contractor. Clinicians can make their own schedules and work in their preferred area, with administrative support for assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, and quality assurance.

Requirements

• Ability and enthusiasm to work with people of all ages.
• Speech Therapist license and registration by the state.
• Completion of an accredited Speech Therapist program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, plan, establish, and execute an appropriate treatment program in accordance with the physician's referral.
• Review, record, and report the patient's response to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Instruct, teach, and monitor patients, their families, and other health team personnel on speech therapy procedures related to the patient's therapy program.
• Make recommendations based on the home setting and the individual needs of the patient.
• Record each patient visit and include detailed notes in the medical record.
• Review patient responses to treatment and make recommendations to the physician regarding whether speech therapy should continue or be discontinued.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling: make your own schedule and work in the area of your preference.
• Independence to be your own boss, earn above-average compensation, and write off expenses.
• Administrative support for assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, and quality assurance.
• Purpose of joining a group that shares your passion for helping people.

What This Job Offers

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