Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Home Health - Merced

Company: Focus Health
Location: Stockton
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

#hpfocusstockSpeech Language PathologistPOSITION SUMMARY:As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you will make home visits to assess and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders. You'll be responsible for providing detailed notes and documentation regarding your home therapy visits and patient progress.RESPONSIBILITIES:Knowledge of the principles and practices of speech pathology and provides speech therapy services in accordance with state practice actPerform an initial assessment and evaluation of the patient and establish a plan of care, including scheduling subsequent visits determined by the SLP to be clinically appropriate.Coordination of care by care conferencing with other healthcare team membersObserve, record, and report to the Primary Care Physician the patients treatment, response, and progress including significant changesObtain orders to revise the plan of care as clinically appropriatePerform re-evaluations of the patients progress at least every thirty (30) days and update the plan of care as necessaryComplete comprehensive assessments and OASIS data as necessaryTeach patients and caregivers about the patient's impairments and provide support and educational materials to support interventions and foster independenceOther duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in Speech Language PathologyActive Speech Language Pathology license (CCCs)Ability to practice speech therapy unencumbered within state and federal guidelinesAt least one year of experience working as a Speech Language Pathologist (no CFYs)Home Health and Home Care Home Base documentation experienceBENEFITS (available to full-time employees):Excellent pay, including 23 days PTO per yearHealth, dental, vision, 401k, life insurance, short-term and long-term disabilityContinuing education & tuition assistanceGenerous referral bonus programABOUT US:Our unique focus is on patient-centered care and evidence-based medicine. This empowers our patients to achieve their optimal level of independence. We are a home health service provider enhancing the continuity of care for the patients we serve. Our mission is to help them achieve that goal.We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices and we strive to provide employees with total compensation packages that are market-competitive. The exact base pay offered for this role will depend on various factors, including but not limited to the candidate's qualifications, skills, and experience.Home Health company based in California. At Elevate Home Health, we provide the highest level of Home Health Services with exceptional patient outcomes.Pay: $60 - $70 / hourBenefits:Flexible schedulePaid time offHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceLife insuranceDisability insurance401(k)Referral programJob Type: fulltime, parttimeSchedule:Day shiftEducation: Master's degreeWork location: On-siteby Jobble

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