Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN- Therapy at Home, Beaumont, TX

Job Details

Job Location
Pivot At Houston - Stafford , TX

Position Type
PRN

Job Category
Speech Therapy

Description

A Speech Language Pathologist is a registered professional who provides therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. Provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Participates in the coordination of care.

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of the patient for home care.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). Prepares and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner.
• Analyzes patient needs and provides appropriate care that is ordered by physician as indicated in the plan of care. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Provides therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients. Provides supervision and guidance to home health aides as appropriate
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners related to the current plan of care.

Qualifications

• Masters or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Active, state license as a speech-language pathologist.
• Current driver's license.
• One year of experience as an acute care or rehabilitation setting; home health preferred.
• Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are at the heart of Pivot Rehab. We are committed to a culture that respects our differences and values the contribution of all people.

Please visit https://pivot-rehab.com for more information on this location.

We are an Equal opportunity employer; We offer an excellent benefit plan to include 401K with match, CEU reimbursement, vacation, sick, holidays, medical, dental, and supplemental insurance Plans as well as a Highly competitive compensation package.