Speech Therapist (SLP) - Apollo Medical

Speech Therapist (SLP)

Compensation: Per visit rates starting at $80 - rate dependent on visit type, processed bi-weekly.

Shift Type: PRN

Summary:

The Speech Therapist (“SLP”) is responsible for evaluating / assessing the needs for our patients and formulating treatment plans in the home care environment.  A SLP provides therapy services, including the creation and administration of care plans.  A SLP must work in a collaborative fashion across the internal interdisciplinary care team, physicians, and other stakeholders in our patient’s care.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establish patient goals and help patients meet their unique goals by providing quality care, including assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results.
• Determine speech therapy treatment plans in consultation with the care team and physicians.
• Prepare written plan of treatment for physician’s signature, including clinical findings, goals, and rehab potential.
• Complete discharge planning by consulting with the care team and physicians and assure any appropriate continuation of the therapeutic plan post-discharge (e.g., home exercise programs; recommending and / or providing equipment; recommending outpatient follow-up programs).  
• Participate in and contribute to case conferences.
• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Perform other duties as reasonably assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of speech therapist experience with a preference for 2+ years in an acute or a post-acute care setting.
• Active state licensure in speech language pathology is required.
• Proof of current CPR certification and valid driver’s license.

At LiveWell Partners, we strive to provide a fulfilling career where each employee has rewarding opportunities to positively impact our patients' lives. Every employee at LiveWell is critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our agencys through the years.

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