Speech Therapist

Overview

HNTS is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist - Full Time. Join our team! $2,500.00 sign-on bonus offered! We are in immediate need. Home Health Training will be provided! We are in search of experienced Speech Therapists who are interested in training in Home Health.

Required Qualifications

• Masters or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute care or rehabilitation setting; home health preferred.
• Active, state of Texas license as a speech-language pathologist.
• Travel is required; you must have a reliable car with current insurance coverage and a current driver’s license.
• Current TB Test.
• Current CPR certification.

Benefits

• Generous time off for full-time employees.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Electronic Device for EMR Data Entry.
• Continuing education opportunities.
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees.
• Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance plans for full-time employees.

Primary Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of the patient for home care.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). Prepares and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and promptly.
• Analyzes patient needs and provides appropriate care that is ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care. Revises the Plan of Care (POC) based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Provides therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements. Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients. Provides supervision and guidance to home health aides as appropriate.
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners related to the current plan of care.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
• Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
• Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program
• Participates in the Agency sponsored in-service training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual (Spanish).
• IV Certification.
• Knowledge of Axxess EMR Home Health Software.
• Home Health and OASIS experience preferred.

About Home Nursing & Therapy Services

Home Nursing & Therapy Services (HNTS) is a locally owned home health agency currently celebrating 41 years in business. Since 1982, we have been providing the highest quality home health services to individuals living in San Antonio, Texas, and the surrounding areas. We strive to become the highest quality home health agency by continuing to provide superior home health services. Home Nursing & Therapy Services (HNTS) is here to address every aspect of our patients' needs with compassionate care and reliable service 24/7.

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