Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Brief Description

AuthoraCare Collective is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist Case Manager for its Home Health department serving Alamance/Rockingham Counties. The position requires travel to and functioning in patients' homes, providing therapy services, assessments, and rehabilitation plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech or language therapy services according to the patient’s plan of care.
• Develop and implement a home exercise plan tailored to each patient.
• Conduct comprehensive assessments covering cognition, medication management, swallowing, speech, and provide educational and rehabilitative treatment plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to manage the speech therapy plan for integrated health patients.
• Assess patient needs, set therapy goals, and apply various methods such as exercises, hands-on therapy, and equipment.
• Work with physicians to establish a treatment plan and maintain a therapeutic relationship with patients.
• Document therapy goals and outcomes.
• Perform evaluations and treatments for hospice patients as necessary.

Requirements

• Masters or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology.
• Minimum one year of speech therapy experience in home health or facility setting preferred.
• Current and unrestricted Speech Therapy License.
• CPR certification.
• Valid state-issued driver's license required.
• Own transportation.

Benefits

Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefit package including PTO, holidays, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, and 403B match after 12 months of service. Additional benefits include mileage reimbursement, flexible work schedules, professional growth opportunities, and employee engagement activities.