Speech Therapist (SLP) for Home Health
About The Position
FeldCare Connects is seeking a self-motivated Speech Therapist to provide home health services to adults of all ages in the Bakersfield area. The Speech Therapist assesses and evaluates patient care needs related to speech and language disorders, communication functionality, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on these assessments, the therapist develops and carries out treatment interventions to improve patients’ well-being and monitors their progress. The position is for an independent contractor. Clinicians can make their own schedule and work in their preferred area, with administrative support for assigning, communication, scheduling, care coordination, and quality assurance.
Requirements
- 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.
- Ability and enthusiasm to work with people of all ages.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Interpret, plan, establish, and execute a treatment program in accordance with the physician’s referral.
- Observe, record, and report patients’ responses to treatment and any changes in their condition.
- Instruct and monitor patients, their 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.
- Record each patient visit and add detailed notes to 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-driven work with a group that shares your passion for helping people.
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