What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Speech Language Pathologist position at BAYADA Home Health Care?
Job Summary:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to join our team in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be able to work independently, and have a strong passion for providing high-quality patient care.
About the Job:
This is a per diem opportunity where you will perform home health visits for our office, serving adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout Alexandria/Arlington, VA.
You will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary healthcare team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.
Responsibilities:
- Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories
- Perform thorough evaluations to assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic interventions for clients who are experiencing speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties
- Develop a treatment plan based on the evaluation, physician's orders, and recommended goals
- Continually assess and revise the speech therapy care plan, and participate with BAYADA clinicians in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate
- Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living
Requirements:
- A current license as a Speech Language Pathologist in VA
- Possess a certificate of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech and Hearing Association, or equivalent education and experience
- Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred
Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, and opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.
Our employees are our greatest asset, and we strive to create a positive and supportive work environment that promotes work-life balance and recognizes individual contributions.
