What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist - PRN position at AdvisaCare?
We are seeking a Home Health Speech Therapist (Speech-Language Pathologist) to join our team at AdvisaCare! As a leading provider of home care services, AdvisaCare is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer service and personalized care to individuals and their families. With a focus on maximizing health, safety, and independence, our goal is to provide superior care in the comfort of our clients’ homes.
In this role, you will work directly with clients to evaluate, develop, and implement individualized treatment plans addressing speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. You will complete comprehensive assessments, establish goals of care, and provide therapeutic interventions designed to improve communication abilities and ensure safe swallowing function. Additionally, you will collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure seamless care coordination and promote optimal patient outcomes.
AdvisaCare’s commitment to serving local communities is at the core of our mission. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of our clients, their families, and the communities in which they reside.
Responsibilities- Conduct comprehensive speech and language evaluations to determine patient needs.
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans in accordance with physician orders and agency standards.
- Provide therapeutic interventions targeting speech, language, voice, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Educate patients and families on communication strategies, compensatory techniques, and safe swallowing practices.
- Assess and document patient progress, modifying treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuity of care and optimal outcomes.
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, caregivers, and physicians.
- Maintain compliance with all legal, ethical, and professional standards.
- Degree from an accredited SLP program.
- Current licensure as a Speech Language Pathologist in the state of Michigan.
- CPR certification.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs and schedules.
- 401K Retirement Plan
- Ability to earn PTO
- Medical Benefits Available for all 30 hourly employees
- Excellent Pay
- Employee Appreciation program
- Rewarding Work Environment
- Paid General Orientation
- 24/7 staffing support