PRN Speech Therapist Home Health - San Antonio, TX

Role: Speech Therapist, Per Visit

Assignment: Humana at Home/SeniorBridge

Location: San Antonio, TX

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Senior Bridge Home Health Care is seeking passionate, speech therapists dedicated to delivering the highest quality in-home rehab care by assisting the patients with their recovery and rehabilitation of acute illnesses or chronic diseases.

Assignment Capsule:

Speech Therapy services provided by the speech therapist must be performed within the scope of practice authorized by the license issued by the state of Texas for the practice of speech therapist.

The Speech Therapist position includes the following

Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.

Assist the physician, physician assistant, or advanced registered nurse practitioner in evaluating the patient to determine the type of speech or language disorder and the appropriate corrective therapy.

Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient's function.

Provide rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders.

Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.

Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.

Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.

As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

Prepares and submits notes per organization policy. Record activities and findings in the clinical record and to report to the physician, physician assistant, advanced registered nurse practitioner the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition, or when there are deviations from the plan of care.

Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.

Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.

Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime as indicated.

May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech--language therapy plan of care.

May be asked to conduct peer review and or clinical record review for like disciplines.

May be asked to participate in QAPI programs and functions.

Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.

Key Competencies

Accountability : Meets established expectations and takes responsibility for achieving results; encourages others to do the same. Employs focus, attention to detail, reliability, and appropriate prioritization to drive outcomes. Sees opportunities to contribute and takes the initiative to create solutions.

Builds Trust: Consistently models and inspires high levels of integrity in decisions, speech, and actions. Lives up to commitments, taking responsibility for the impact of one's actions. Exercises the courage to prioritize principles and values over personal or professional gain.

Customer Focus : Connects meaningfully with customers to build emotional engagement and customer advocacy. Develops and applies deep customer knowledge and intimacy to develop and deliver products, services, and interactions that provide value beyond expectations. Simplifies complexity and integrates internal efforts to deliver and optimal customer experience.

Executes for Results: Effectively leverages resources to create exceptional outcomes. Determines the best course of action when facing ambiguity. Anticipates and constructively resolves barriers and constraints. Embraces change, applies new knowledge and reconfigures quickly to capitalize on opportunities. Role Essentials

Possesses a degree that includes an internship from an approved Master's program in Speech--Language Pathology

Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech--Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech--Language--Hearing Association (ASHA).

Is certified to practice Speech--Language Pathology

Complies and maintains current CPR certification

This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.

Valid driver's license, car insurance, and access to an automobile

A minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech--Language Pathology.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills;

Sensitivity to cultural diversity;

Strong customer services skills;