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HOME CARE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SLP
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$83,291 / year median in North Carolina
+8% projected growth
Job Description
HOME CARE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST SLP
Liberty Cares With Compassion At Liberty Home Care we know that following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcomes. Our healthcare professionals are dedicated to offering recovery with independence to our patients. We are currently seeking an experienced:
HOME CARE SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
(SLP) Per Diem, PRN (Ahoskie/Halifax/Swan Quarter Offices) Provides patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up. Evaluates and treats patients with a physician's order due to a speech, language, swallow, or cognitive disorder, and develops a plan of care appropriate to the patient's diagnosis. Documents patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely matter, reflecting evidence of improvement/progress/decline in patient's condition. Communicates as necessary with intercompany and intracompany contacts, and establishes/maintains open lines of communication among branch administrative and management staff, and other clinical staff. Attends patient care conferences, meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled, and provide weekly statistical data. Provides in-service education, health care professional education, and public education in addition to supervising peers and supporting personnel and students in training as needed by the company. Conducts research and assists with orientation of new employees as needed.
Job Requirements:
Master's degree in speech language pathology and Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech and Hearing Association, as well as current licensure from the state in which employed by the company. Strong knowledge of theory and concepts relating to the practice of speech language pathology and the ability to evaluate and treat patients for whom a physician's order exists. Strong communication (oral and written) and organizational skills and be CPR certified. Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually. Accept travel and working conditions as assigned. 1 Year Therapist Experience any setting. Visit www.libertyhomecare.com for more information. Background checks/drug-free workplace. EOE. PI8c7d7cd18854-36205-41088974 Contact Information https://www.click2apply.net/6a96f20c92bef39a4b81129a