Home Health Speech Language Pathologist -Bladen/Sampson/Columbus Counties

Speech Language Pathologist Opportunity

Are you a compassionate, dedicated Speech Language Pathologist looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives in the comfort of their homes? Well Care Health is seeking a passionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our growing team and provide exceptional care in a supportive and rewarding environment.

At Well Care Health, we want you to do what you love, and do it well. We're a team of compassionate and committed professionals here to support you on your journey to success. A career at Well Care is more than just a job, it's a way of life. Work for the best. Learn from the best. Be the Best.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients in their homes, including administering medications, wound care, and other treatments.
• Monitor patients' conditions, report changes to the care team, and assist in developing personalized care plans.
• Educate patients and families on health management, medications, and self-care techniques.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure the highest quality care for each patient.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Medical, Vision, Dental
• 401k with matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continued opportunities for growth and development

Ready to make an impact? Join Well Care Health today and become part of a team that's committed to excellence in home healthcare. Apply now to embark on a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Well Care Health is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Works under the supervision of a Clinical Team Leader. Provides individualized patient care for patients in all developmental stages throughout the life span including: Neonates - 0-28 days, Infant - 1-12 months, Child - 1-12 years, Adolescent - 13-17 years, Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according to established policies, procedures, and guidelines. Participates in professional responsibilities such as program development, student programs, and performance improvement programs. Provides patient consultation and assumes communicative role with other professionals. Performs other duties as assigned.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES

• Assess, interpret, plan, implement, and evaluate patients with appropriate level of skill according to the patient's age and diagnosis.
• Assist with program development and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively.
• Appropriately communicate and document information in accordance to agency policies and procedures and discipline-specific guidelines.
• Contribute to program effectiveness.
• Organize and perform work effectively and efficiently.
• Maintain and adjust schedule to enhance agency performance.
• Demonstrate a daily commitment to the values of the agency.
• Demonstrate positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the agency.
• Maintain and promote customer satisfaction.
• Effectively demonstrate the mission, vision, and values of the Agency on a daily basis.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Education: Graduate of clinical program from an accredited university or community college. Masters degree in speech-language pathology.
• Licensure / Certifications: Licensure in the state in which providing care (NC/SC); CPR certification. NC and CCC from ASHA or eligibility to begin CFY year.
• Experience: Graduate practicums in medical setting Prefer one year experience.
• Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Knowledge of diagnostic and speech procedures, ability to manipulate patient care equipment, including modalities and assistive devices; ability to properly transfer and guard patients.
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients, families and physicians in a professional and positive manner.
• Essential Physical Requirements: Requires significant locomotion, frequent lifting greater than 50# and transferring patients greater than 100#. Also frequent reaching in front of the body, bending and pushing and pulling. Occasionally requires reaching overhead, stair climbing.
• Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to apply rehabilitation clinical principles and use professional reasoning to develop appropriate treatment programs. Ability to prioritize duties, learn new skills and techniques in patient care. Ability to learn and use computer technology and supportive services.
• Essential Sensory Requirements: Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to perform basic clinical techniques. Adequate hearing for speech discrimination.
• Exposure to Hazards: Noise, congestion, communicable disease, exposure to blood borne pathogens, patient assault, and injury resulting from improper body mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community hazards.
• Hours of Work: 40 hour work weeks, variable Monday-Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.
• Population Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.
• Must have a valid North Carolina driver's license and an operational vehicle.