Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in the East Mountains

Harmony Home Health & Hospice

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in the East Mountains

Albuquerque, NM
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits/Perks

    Flexible Scheduling

    Competitive Compensation

    Careers Advancement

    Job Summary

    Home health Speech-Language Pathologists are central to the care team and maximize a patient’s ability to safely remain in the least restrictive environment as their place of residence. Clinicians working in home health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, home health just may be your best choice!

    Responsibilities

    Perform assessments of patient physical, functional, cognitive, and communication levels within the scope of Speech-Language Therapy

    Develop a plan of care with patient goals

    Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence

    Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers

    Educate patients and family members about home programs, diet modifications, equipment, and available resources

    Submit required documentation in a timely manner

    Qualifications

    Active State Speech-Language Pathologist License

    Current CPR with BLS card

    Valid driver’s license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle

    Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations

    Great organization skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision

    Capacity to appropriately supervise others

    Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations

    Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

    Physical Requirements

    Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting

    Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients

    Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

    The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

    Disclaimer

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