Speech Language Pathologist SLP - PRN

Company: Signature Healthcare at Home
Location: Bellingham
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Bellingham - Washington - 459 Stuart Rd - Bellingham Home Health - Job id: 7357 Location: Signature Healthcare at Home 459 Stuart Rd Bellingham, WA 98226 Work Schedule: PRN help needed during Monday thru Friday between 8 to 5 Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com We work in healthcare because we have a desire to help people. We stay in healthcare because the passion to help and educate grows with each patient and family we meet. The connections that are developed and nurtured during the time that care is being provided is the heartbeat of what we do and why we do it. If you want to provide quality patient care to individuals and their family members during an important time in their lives, Signature Healthcare at Home will give you the training, support, and resources to fulfill your passion. At Signature Healthcare at Home our professional clinical staff have the time to provide one on one patient care, resulting in quality patient care. They provide education with the family and patient. Most of our positions have flexible work schedules that are Monday through Friday which offer a good work-life balance. Our professional clinical staff work in a collaborative environment and have weekly team meetings to discuss the patient's plan of care. At Signature Healthcare at Home you can build that patient relationship and have strong work collaborative relationships. You have a voice; you are recognized, and you are appreciated! What is your passion and what do you want out of your healthcare career? Signature Healthcare at Home offers competitive pay and mileage reimbursement. For Full Time and Part Time positions Signature Healthcare at Home offers cell phone reimbursement, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plan, very generous PTO plan up to 4 weeks of paid time off and 6 paid holidays, life and disability insurance, employee referral bonus, continuing education and higher education reimbursement program. Excellent career growth opportunities! RESPONSIBILITIES The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist/SLP provides speech therapy services to patients with mild to severe speech, language,--and swallowing related disorders in order to help patients recover or restore communication skills and swallowing abilities.

• Make initial evaluation visits to patients in their place of residence.
• Use various tests to determine the nature and extent of the patient's impairment.
• Develop an appropriate plan of care; revise treatment plans as necessary.
• Communicate to physicians the patient's progress and any changes in the plan of care.
• Advise and consult with patient's family, caregivers, and other staff on safety precautions and safe swallow protocols.
• Complete clinical and progress notes the day of service. QUALIFICATIONS
  • Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited program.
  • Must possess a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as an SLP in this state.
  • Must meet the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC's) granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
  • Current CPR Certification.
  • Minimum 1 year clinical work experience as an SLP-CCC.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.
  • Basic understanding of age-related differences in caring for and communicating with patients and caregivers.
  • Ability to meet productivity expectations, organize tasks and manage time effectively.
  • Work independently without supervision, and use good judgment in difficult situations.
  • Possess personal sensitivity to the needs and experiences of others and a non-judgmental attitude towards persons of differing standards, values, lifestyles, and ages. Please apply on line for this position here: https://signature-careers.com Signature Healthcare at Home is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.

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