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Job description
PRN Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist
Turn your passion for communication into meaningful patient care! We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated PRN Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team and make a lasting impact in the lives of patients recovering in the comfort of their own homes. In this flexible role, you'll provide one-on-one care, helping patients improve communication, cognition, and swallowing abilities while promoting independence and quality of life. If you thrive in an autonomous environment, enjoy building meaningful patient relationships, and are passionate about delivering exceptional care, we want to hear from you. Home health experience is preferred, and knowledge of Medicare documentation requirements is a plus. Join a supportive team where your expertise is valued and every visit makes a difference!
At Excell, our legacy is built on providing life-changing services to Oklahomans every day. As we celebrate 30 years of excellence, we invite you to become part of a milestone that honors our past while shaping our future. Here, you're more than an employee. You're an advocate, a caregiver, a trusted partner, and a source of hope for patients, families, and healthcare partners throughout our community. Bring your passion, purpose, and commitment to exceptional care, and help build the next chapter of our story. We know why we do this meaningful work, and together, we create a place where compassion, service, and purpose make Excell Home Care & Hospice feel like home.
Job Summary
The Speech–Language Pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.
Duties & Responsibilities
Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s);
Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care;
Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling;
Provides patient and caregiver education;
Prepares clinical notes;
Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care
Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient's function.
Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care.
Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.
Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.
The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
Must have a master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and be licensed in the state where practicing. If licensure is not required, the speech-language pathologist must have completed or be in the process of completing 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating supervised clinical experience). In such case, the speech-language pathologist is to have performed not less than nine months of supervised full-time speech-language pathologist services after obtaining a master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or a related field; and successfully completed a national examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary.
A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Based in Oklahoma City and operating in various counties throughout the state, Excell Home Care and Hospice is Medicare certified and licensed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
Excell Home Care and Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Excell is compliant with CDC guidelines, CMS state and federal law pertaining to patient care, the EEOC, and all other applicable state and federal laws, including COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination mandates. EXCELL follows EEOC guidance on medical and religious exemptions and welcomes all applicants regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status.
Worksite address
oklahoma city, OK, 73116, US
Who can apply
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