Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health - Salinas, Santa Cruz, Monterey and Hollister County

Overview

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Responsibilities

The speech language pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for

speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service

Agreement.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS / RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies

equipment needs relative to speech / language function.

2. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s

function.

3. Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and / or

equipment.

4. Recommends communication devices / aids as indicated.

5. Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated

and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.

6. As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to

ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

7. Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.

8. Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.

9. Identifies patient and family / caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.

10. Instructs patient, family / caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the

patient’s treatment regime as indicated.

11. May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech language

therapy plan of care.

12. Participation in Quality Assurance / Performance Improvement Program and Home Health

Agency sponsored training.

13. Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language

pathology services.

Qualifications

1. Possesses a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP), and who

meets either of the following requirements :

A. Is licensed as a speech language pathologist by the State in which the individual

furnishes such service; or

B. If the State does not license speech-language pathologists :

1. Must successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or

is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience);

2. Performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after

obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and

3. Successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP

2. A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech Language Pathology.

3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

4. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

5. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state / or

organization requirements and is in good working order.

Additional Information

We are invested in our employees and their well-being. Benefits Include :

Competitive compensation Range $60-70 per hr

Dynamic, fun, team-oriented work environment

Countless growth and development opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company Paid Life insurance

Mileage Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

Employee Assistance Program

401K

And so much more!