Homecare Speech Pathologist - Fee For Service (Brooklyn - Field Based)

Homecare Speech Pathologist - Fee for Service (Brooklyn - Field Based)
Brooklyn, NY, USA
Req #491
Monday, August 5, 2024
Speech Language Pathologist
Centers Plan for Healthy Living is expanding its footprint and we are seeking Speech Therapist to provide home-based speech therapy services.
Responsibilities:
+ Make home visits to clients.
+ Evaluates patients referred for home care services to determine appropriateness for speech therapy services.
+ Establishes a home care plan including assessment of the appropriateness of the requested services.
+ Provides rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders to meet established treatment goals.
+ Evaluate patients conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits.
+ Provides ongoing evaluation of patients status and goals, modifying treatment program for timely progression.
+ Provides for patient education to include the development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to the patient, family and other caregivers.
+ Keep accurate records of patients progress, goals and attendance.
+ Selects and use appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials.
+ Documents type of treatment and patients response on designated clinical progress notes.
Qualifications:
+ Master's degree in Speech Therapy or a foreign degree equivalent as accepted by US Citizenship and Immigration Services or a Bachelor's Degree or foreign degree equivalent plus 2 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate experience.
+ Valid New York State license as a Speech Language Pathologist.
+ Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact well with diverse individuals.
+ Basic computer skills.
+ New graduates welcome
+ Able to function independently, with minimum supervision
+ Current Drivers License, required insurance and car available for work
Other details
+ Pay Type Hourly
+ Hiring Rate $75.00
+ Travel Required Yes
+ Travel % 100
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+ Brooklyn, NY, USA