Overview

VNA Health at Home has provided home care and wellness services for over 130 years. Our innovative services and specialty programs recognize the needs of each patient and promote the highest quality of life. Our goal is to ensure all services consistently exceed quality measures and the expectations of patients and referring physicians. VNA Health at Home’s quality care is provided through a team of registered nurses, social workers, aides and physical, occupational and speech therapists.

Responsibilities

The Speech Therapist develops and implements the home care plan for speech rehabilitation of patients under the supervision of the attending physician and the appropriate clinical leader. 

Responsibilities

• Performs initial speech therapy evaluation.
• Performs direct speech therapy treatments according to the physicians plan of treatment.
• Establishes and updates the speech therapy plan of treatment.
• Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and the attending physician.
• Provides patient care education to clients and other caregivers.
• Participates in coordination of services with other disciplines and community resources as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Master’s degree
• Currently licensed to practice in the service area state.
• ASHA certificate of clinical competence.
• One-year speech therapy experience in a clinical setting required.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR Certification.