PRN Speech Language Pathologist

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Performs initial therapy evaluations of each patient within 72 hours of receipt of referral.
• Makes opportunities to teach referral sources about determining and recommending appropriate speech and hearing services.
• Communicates regularly with physicians, patients, families, and health care providers to modify plan of care based on patient needs.
• Participates in case coordination regularly with staff nurses and physicians, documents appropriately in medical record.
• Develops treatment plan based on evaluation.
• Provides appropriate clinical followup by reporting unfavorable signs and symptoms.
• Manages own schedule with no missed visits or late evaluations due to scheduling errors.
• Instructs other health team personnel and patient.
• Plans for discharge.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Current Texas Speech Language Pathologist License.
• Minimum 1 year clinical experience in home health.
• Current Certification in BSL/CPR
• Valid Texas Driver's License and Automobile Insurance
• Knowledge of WellSky EMR software is a plus

Salary: Pay Per Visit including mileage reimbursement.