Speech Pathologist - Home Care - Per Diem

Position Summary

The incumbent will ensure the delivery of high quality, safe home speech therapy in accordance with federal, state, professional and agency standards, and requirements.

Education, License & Cert:
Graduate of a recognized School of Speech Therapy with a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Communication Sciences and Disorders. Current licensure in the state of primary practice is required.

Experience:

Preferred experience working with an adult and geriatric population.

• Ensure the delivery of high quality, safe home speech therapy in accordance with federal, state, professional and agency standards, and requirements.
• Communicate and demonstrate a professional image/attitude for patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
• Provide population appropriate therapeutic interventions resulting in positive outcomes as judged by quality monitoring and patient satisfaction.
• Document the course of patient care including progress made, continuing need for treatment and response to treatment.
• Provide patient and family education on tasks and resources that will assist with continued functional independence.
• Participate in continuing education/professional development activities.
• Participate in performance improvement management activities and committees sponsored by the agency and the Guthrie Healthcare System.
• Contribute to the delivery of cost‑effective care, maintaining visit and productivity requirements, as stipulated, by agency administration.
• Independent judgement and excellent planning and problem‑solving skills required.

• Travel for this position is always required.
• Other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.

The contracted rate of pay for this per diem position is $80.36/hr.

Entry level

Part-time

Health Care Provider