Job Description
Job Description
Are you looking for a PRN job opportunity? Visiting Nurses has a great job for you working with an interdisciplinary team to provide health care to individuals in their home.
As a Speech Language Pathologist at Visiting Nurses, you will play a vital role in enhancing the communication and swallowing abilities of our patients. This position is essential in delivering high-quality care that aligns with our mission of supporting individuals in their homes.
Responsibilities
- Assess and document patient / client needs and observation of patient's condition at each visit. Report changes timely to patient's interdisciplinary care team.
- Record and report to physician results of patient / client assessments, treatments, and recommendations for further services as appropriate at the following times : certification, change of care, recertification, missed visits and discharge.
- Provide direct quality speech-language therapy care or supervision of that care.
- Provide education, support and teaching of care to the patient / client, family, or other caregivers.
- Complete assigned admission visits, conducting comprehensive physical and environmental assessments and assessment of risk factors related to medical diagnosis.
- In coordination with other disciplines, develop and implement individualized plan of care with patient / client and / or family / caregiver that promotes highest level of wellness attainable for each patient.
- Develop discharge plan with the patient / client and / or family / caregiver.
Qualifications
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in good standing with discipline specific licensing / certification agency and able to meet all federal and state licensure requirements.Current CPR certification or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.Basic level knowledge of EMR (electronical medical records) and email functions.If you are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals through effective speech therapy, we invite you to apply today at Visiting Nurses!
Job Type : PRN weekends
Work Location : In person
Visiting Nurses requires a criminal background check and motor vehicle (MVR) check for all employees once a conditional offer of employment has been extended by the hiring manager.