Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health Per Diem

Job Title: Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

Summary:

Evaluate and provide speech therapy services to patients in their homes or facilities, developing care plans and administering diagnostic tests. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality patient care while maintaining confidentiality.

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate, direct, and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in the home or facility.
• Participate in the development and periodic review of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care.
• Utilize professional skills and judgment in assessing and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments.
• Observe, record, and report changes in the patient's condition and response to treatment.
• Provide instruction and training to patients in the use of alternative communication systems when appropriate.
• Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility.

Requirements:

• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
• Minimum of six months' experience as a speech therapist/speech language pathologist.
• Home Health experience a plus.
• Current and unrestricted license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Good organizational and communication skills.