Speech-Language Pathologist - Per Request Needed

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Sangre de Cristo Community Care is a compassionate and dedicated home health provider committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients in the comfort of their homes. We value teamwork, innovation, and the highest standards of care to support our patients in achieving their health and recovery goals.

Position Summary :

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Speech-Language Pathologist to join our home health team on a PRN basis. The ideal candidate will provide assessment, therapy, and education to patients experiencing speech, language, cognitive, or swallowing difficulties due to injury, illness, or disability.

Responsibilities :

• Review request for speech therapy and physicians' orders.
• Evaluate type of therapy most desirable after consulting with physician.
• Interview the patient to determine type of treatment and therapy schedule.
• Explain procedures involved in speech therapy to the patient and prepare necessary equipment.
• Demonstrate to patients, family and staff personnel, as necessary, the use of equipment involved in therapy.
• Prepare patient for treatment by dress / position and administer speech therapy in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Recommend modifications or changes in the patient's therapy program based on own evaluation of progress.
• Reassure patient before and during therapy treatment.
• Assure that all clinical progress notes are informative and descriptive of the care provided and of the patient's response to the care.
• Participate in the development and implementation of patient care plan, including regular case conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The key to our success is our dynamic team of compassionate, dedicated, and experienced individuals. If you fit this description, we want to meet you! Submit your application now to join the best in the Home Health and Hospice industry!

Sangre de Cristo Community is a proud to be an equal opportunity employer

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