Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health

At Ardent Home Health and Hospice, Our patients and their loved ones are the center of our work. Our team of professionals has a passion for providing superior, thoughtful care, and works to improve the quality of life for our patients, their loved ones, and caregivers by creating an atmosphere of acceptance and respect for all.

At Ardent, our culture is nurtured by our core values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Loving One Another, Intelligent Risk, Customer Second, and Ownership. Your growth is important to us. We set individual and team goals to ensure that we continue to grow together and serve our patients & their families at the highest standard.

Join a dynamic company that believes in a team approach and focuses on doing what is best for our patients. As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with Ardent, you will have the opportunity to advance your career while receiving strong compensation and excellent benefits.

JOB SUMMARY

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, and caregivers.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Prepares clinical notes.
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners related to the current home health plan of care.
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices/aids.
• Participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services
• May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Valid CA Speech Pathologist License
• 2+ year of clinical experience as a speech therapist
• 1+ year of working with the adult population in speech therapy
• Maintain CPR Certification
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

PAY RANGE: $45.00 - $55.00 per hour

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.  The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.  Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.  More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.