About this opportunity
Infinity Hospice Care LLC lists this Speech Language Pathologist (SLP/CCC) – Home Health opportunity in wichita falls, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP/CCCs)
Wichita Falls, TEXAS
Beyond Faith - Wichita Falls
Sign-On Bonus: $1,500 (PRN)
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Speech Language Pathologist
General Summary
Provide coordinated care to clients of all age groups. Plan, implement, and evaluate client care plans to restore or maintain patient well‑being. Provide therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of clients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. Provide intervention to deficits and elicit responses.
Patient Population
Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.
Essential Functions
Perform clinical assessments; identify patient needs and appropriateness of client.
Document, prepare/revise and complete a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
Analyze client needs and administer appropriate care as ordered by physician.
Apply concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordination/performing client cares activities to protect both client and staff (OSHA).
Provide effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals. Regularly participate in case conferences.
Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third‑party payers.
Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.
Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in‑service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.
This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.
Supervises
None
Requirements
Experience
Two (2) years experience as an SLP in a clinical care setting.
Preferred Home health experience.
Skills
SLP skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrates proven decision‑making skills.
Must read, write and comprehend English.
Education
Master’s degree or doctorate in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
Licensure/Certification:
Current driver’s license in good standing. The employee is responsible for renewing their driver’s license before it expires to continue employment.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Current State professional license that is in good standing to practice as an SLP in any/all applicable states.
Current CPR certificate.
On‑going employment as an SLP requires the maintenance of a valid SLP license in the state which the therapist practices in and a valid CPR certificate at all times. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew these both before they expire in order to continue employment.
Physical Requirements
Prolonged standing/walking is required.
The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
Meet patient/family individualized psychosocial needs.
Requires hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Environmental/Working Conditions
Works in clients’ homes in various conditions.
Possible exposure to blood‑borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases.
Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
Machinery/Tools/Equipment Requirements
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
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Worksite address
wichita falls, TX, 76309, US
Who can apply
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