Home Health Speech Therapist

About the role

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit.

Responsibilities

• Observes and records activities and findings in the clinical record, reporting patient reactions and changes to the physician or primary Case Manager.
• Performs evaluations to determine diagnosis, prognosis, and plan of care in consultation with the physician.
• Determines specific interventions, duration, and frequency needed to achieve anticipated goals and outcomes.
• Selects, applies, or modifies skilled interventions consistent with state practice acts to achieve the best patient outcomes.
• Affirms patient responses to interventions and perform reassessments as required.
• Documents treatment provided in medical records, updating care plans as indicated.
• Participates in clinical record reviews, agency staff meetings, therapy meetings, and other activities as requested.
• Supervises and guides aides, ensuring compliance with care plans and documentation requirements.
• Instructs patients and caregivers on speech language improvement programs, including adaptive equipment and home programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A working knowledge of community resources and an ability to refer patients and families appropriately.
• Knowledge of Home Care Regulations and Third-Party Reimbursement as it impacts care delivery.
• Entry level competency of occupational therapy practice, theory, principle, and applications as defined in competency department policies.
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Therapy.
• 1+ years of clinical speech therapy experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of Home Care Regulations and Third-Party Reimbursement as it impacts care delivery.
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS).
• Driver's License (DL).
• Auto Insurance (AL).

Benefits

• Benefits from Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off from Day One
• 403-B Retirement Plan
• 4 Weeks 100% Paid Parental Leave
• Career Development
• Whole Person Well-being Resources
• Mental Health Resources and Support
• Pet Benefits

Schedule

• Full time
• Shift: Day
• Weekend (United States of America)

Pay

• $31.55 - $58.69

Additional Information

N/A

Licenses And Certifications

• Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)

Physical Requirements

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Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.