Speech Language Pathologist

Job Highlights

The Speech-Language Pathologist/Audiologist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides speech therapy services to clients in the home as prescribed by the attending provider.

Qualifications 

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  The Speech-Language Pathologist is a member of the American Speech and Hearing Association and certified by the Association


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  At least a Master's degree is required and one (1) full year of supervised work experience


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  Florida Licensure or certification 

Responsibilities

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  Evaluates client's speech and language abilities, both defects and assets, and performs periodic re-evaluations which are documented on the required form(s)


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  Plans and provides rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders


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  Records type of treatment and client's reaction to it on clinical/progress notes, which are written on the day of the visit and incorporated in the client's record weekly


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  Maintains adequate records on all clients, including summary reports


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  Utilizes community resources and Agency personnel by proper referral


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  Selects and administers diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials


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  Instructs and counsels other health team personnel and family members in methods of assisting clients


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  Attends paramedical service meetings and combined paramedical and nursing service meetings


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  Attends case conferences when needed


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  Participates in staff development activities and in-service education


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  Participates in the development of and periodic revision of the provider's Plan of Care


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  Communicates effectively with all those providing care


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  Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Director Of Nursing (DON) to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel


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  Participates with staff, client, and provider in discharge activities and complete Speech Therapy discharge summary within the designated framework of Agency policies


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  Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the Agency

Benefits

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  Pay: $90-$100 per hour


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  Location: In-Person


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  Job Type: Per Diem
  

Special Requirements

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  Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation


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  Malpractice Insurance


• Familiar with documenting Wellsky EHR (formerly Kinnsar) preferred

Functional Abilities

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  Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position


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  Able to physically perform the duties required by the position


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  Able to travel to prospective clients' residences within Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties