Speech Language Pathologist

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Sign on Bonus: $20,000.00

Schedule:

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm / No on-call

Agency:
Beaumont Home Health

Territory:
Detroit, Warren, Hazel Park, Southgate, Ecorse, Allen Park, Lincoln Park, Monroe, Lambertville, Rockwood, Trenton, Riverview, Huron Charter Township, La Salle, Carleton

The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) provides comprehensive skilled care as ordered by the attending physician within specified geographical territory. The SLP educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The SLP is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations. The Company adopts the speech-language pathologist scope of practice as outlined in Chapter 4753 ORC for its licensed SLP personnel.

The SLP is responsible for all practices and duties within the scope of practice as outlined by the state.

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base salary plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.

Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

• A current Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of experience as an SLP is preferred.
• Home care experience is desired.
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Knowledgeable on speech therapy best practices. Ability to make appropriate speech therapy judgments.
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

• Provides skilled speech therapy as ordered by the attending physician
• Evaluates the patient’s level of functioning by applying diagnostic and prognostic procedures
• Develops an individualized ST plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff
• Informs health care staff through certain phases of speech therapy which they may use to work with the patient
• Uses activities and home exercise programs to improve swallowing, breathing, cognition, speech and communication, and/or any other speech therapy related function
• Guides the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioning
• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
• Counsels and instructs patient and family on the disease/injury/disability and how to manage in all phases of speech therapy
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of procedures and any equipment
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
• Listens to patient and family members
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
• Completes chart audits at agency location as requested
• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
• Participates…