Per Diem Home Health Speech Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Outstanding Speech Therapist needed for field-based positions servicing Contra Costa County:

• Berkeley, Richmond, San Pablo, Pinole, Hercules and Crockett areas

ACE Home Health Care & Hospice is a locally owned and operated healthcare provider proudly serving Alameda, Contra Costa and Santa Clara Counties, with field offices located in Orinda and San Jose, CA. We are committed to excellence in patient care. As we expand our services, we're seeking compassionate healthcare professionals who share our mission of making a meaningful difference in patients' lives.

We actively seek team members from diverse cultural backgrounds and those with multilingual capabilities. This diversity strengthens our ability to provide culturally competent care and helps us better serve our community's varied needs, ultimately furthering our mission of delivering compassionate, personalized healthcare.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.

Position Qualifications

• Possesses a degree that includes an internship from an approved Master’s program in Speech–Language Pathology, or as required by applicable law and/or regulation.
• 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.
• A minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Here's What Sets Us Apart

Administrative Support

• Designated Administrative Coordinators serve as your dedicated in-house resource for all administrative duties, including documentation support
• Extensive documentation and DME support allow you to focus on what matters most - patient care and work-life balance

Work-Life Balance

• Flexible scheduling and autonomy in managing your own hours

Professional Development

• Extensive, individualized, structured and ongoing training program to develop your skills
• Advanced patient care through continuous professional development

Technology Solutions

• Industry-leading documentation and technology solutions to streamline communication

Career Growth

• Growth opportunities including precepting, clinical education, and clinical leadership positions

Compensation

• Competitive compensation based on experience, knowledge, skills, and location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data
• Estimated Annual Full Time Compensation: $163K to $238K (This position is paid on a per-visit basis) 
• Mileage reimbursement at federal rate 
• Paid parking

Benefits (full time positions)

• Comprehensive health plans including medical, dental, and vision with dependent coverage
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Free CEUs through on-demand virtual learning platform
• Rewards program with redeemable points for gifts
• Corporate discount program for a variety of services