Speech Therapist - PRN
Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS)•Montrose, CO
•$38 - $58
About The Position
Home Health of Western Colorado is hiring a PRN Speech Therapist in Montrose, Colorado. The Speech Therapist provides timely therapy to clients in accordance with physician orders and communicates client progress within the agency. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates and treats clients, communicates with families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains appropriate documentation of services. The role is based at a Medicare/Medicaid-certified home health care agency serving older adults in Delta, Montrose, and Ouray counties. The agency’s team includes nurses, rehabilitation therapists, and home health aides who provide individualized in-home care.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Speech Pathology with a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC), or the equivalent of at least one year of experience working with adults or children with disorders of neurological origin, including language comprehension, expression, cognition, articulation, voice, fluency, and swallowing.
- Ability to function independently within the department.
- Valid state Speech Pathology license where applicable, or actively accumulating the supervisory experience required for licensure.
- Registration with the Department of Health or eligibility for registration.
Nice To Haves
- Recommended membership in a Speech Language Hearing Association.
- Recommended membership in a Speech Hearing Association.
- Interest in geriatric rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate clients and formulate effective treatment plans in response to physician requests, obtaining approval for services from the referring physician.
- Initiate ordered treatments and communicate client progress to the physician.
- Maintain proper documentation in accordance with state, federal, and third-party payer regulations.
- Comply with the state's Speech Language Pathology Practice Act.
- Perform other duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Clinical Services.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 403(b) with discretionary contribution
- Paid time off and personal days
- Life insurance and short-term disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness incentives, with the opportunity to earn up to $350
- Early access to pay, up to 50% of earnings
- Referral bonuses and scholarship opportunities
- Career growth and ongoing development opportunities
