Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health

FeldCare Connects • Anaheim, 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 Anaheim area as an independent contractor. The role involves assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to speech and language disorders, communication functionality, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on the assessment, the Speech Therapist establishes a treatment plan, delivers interventions to improve the patient's well-being, and monitors progress.

Requirements

• Ability and enthusiasm to work with people of all ages.
• Speech Therapist license and state registration.
• 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.
• Record and report the patient's response to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.
• Instruct and monitor patients, families, and other health team personnel regarding speech therapy procedures related to the patient's therapy program.
• Make recommendations based on the home setting and the individual needs of the patient.
• Document each patient visit with detailed notes in the medical record.
• Review patient responses to treatment and recommend to the physician whether speech therapy should continue or be discontinued.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling and choice of preferred work area.
• Independence to work as one's own boss.
• Above-average compensation.
• Ability to write off expenses.
• Administrative support for assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, and quality assurance.

What This Job Offers

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