Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :
Are you looking for your next opportunity? One that offers new challenges, and the chance to make a difference where it matters most? Our focus on holistic, client-focused care means that we are looking for individuals who are dedicated to improving lives. At Qualicare, we offer a wealth of opportunities for skilled caregivers like you!
SPEECH THERAPIST / SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (ST PRN) PER DIEM
This position does not need to regularly be in the office, but will require a valid drivers license, proof of insurance, and a reliable personal automobile for local travel to provide care to clients in the Denton, Texas area.
Job Summary :
Qualicare is looking for a highly skilled and compassionate Speech Pathologist to join our team! As a Speech Pathologist, you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care, promoting speech function, and enhancing overall health and well-being.
Responsibilities :
Evaluating levels of swallowing, speech and language difficulty
Identifying treatment options
Creating and carrying out individualized treatment plans addressing specific functional needs
Teaching patients how to make sounds while improving their voices and maintaining fluency
Helping individuals improve sentence structure and vocabulary used in written and oral language
Working with adults and children in developing and strengthening muscles used to swallow
Timely and accurate documentation
Skills :
Initial and ongoing systematic patient assessment
Familiarity with Oasis and start of care documentation
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Interpreting assessment / diagnostic data including medical notes and surgery reports
Ensuring medical orders are transcribed and processed accurately
Promoting continuous quality improvement
Instructing and counseling patients and families as needed
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and prioritize tasks efficiently
Commitment to providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the overall success of the organization
QUALIFICATIONS :
Master's Degree Speech Language Pathology Required Or Other Post-Baccalaureate degree recognized by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association Required
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist in Texas through TDLR
Minimum one year experience in a home healthcare setting
Ability to provide patient care in a variety of settings, including home community care.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A passion for delivering high-quality patient care and a commitment to ongoing professional development.
Strong knowledge of medical terminology and ability to communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
Experience with case management and patient service.
Experience working with patients with a range of diagnoses.
A commitment to ongoing professional development and a desire to stay current with best practices.
Qualicare - Come Join Us
Our 360 Care Plan approach ensures comprehensive care for every client. And our commitment to every employee and customer is our core values of being Compassionate, Accountable, Respectful, and Ethical. These values are incorporated into every interaction Qualicare has with families we serve, employees and caregivers we hire, and the community. Our dedication to providing the most compassionate and professional senior care, when and where families need it and delivered in a manner that is consistent and reliable, means that CARE is the most significant product we offer.
Senior-Focused Care was designed with the seniors aging journey in mind. Our services range from in-home care, and care coordination, to senior community placement and staffing. Families appreciate the consistent and reliable partnership that develops to ensure seniors are cared for in a compassionate, accountable, respectful and ethical manner.
Speech Pathologist Per Diem • Denton, TX, US