Proficiency with Homecare Homebase software is a plus
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Dedication to patient-centered care
Responsibilities
Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments, to identify patient needs
Develop and evaluate the plan of care in partnership with patients and caregivers
Prepare and complete clinical documentation in a timely manner
Analyze patient needs and provide appropriate care as ordered by the physician
Revise the plan of care based on ongoing assessment data
Provide therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders
Communicate with physicians and healthcare practitioners regarding the plan of care
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Mileage reimbursement
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
We offer competitive pay, 5 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays per year, and wonderful team support with up-to-date education and training opportunities!
Are you a charismatic communicator that has the gift of reading people?
Are you a strong finisher who is energized by getting things right?
Do you love engaging with people and take pride in getting everyone taken care of?
Is being a part of a fast-paced team with lots of moving parts exciting to you?
Do you have a strong ability to follow up and follow through on the details to complete every action?
Halcyon Home is hiring a Full-Time Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist to support our growing geriatric home health population in South Austin, TX and surrounding areas.
Key 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 in a timely manner.
Analyzes patient needs and provides appropriate care that is ordered by physician as indicated in the plan of care.
Revises the 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 trainings.
Requirements
Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
Experience in home health care preferred.
Proficiency with Homecare Homebase software is a plus.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Dedication to patient-centered care.
What Makes Us Different:
People-First Culture: WE truly value and support our team.
Generous PTO: Exceptional vacation and personal time off - 5 weeks, plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks, plus 9 holidays starting at year 2
Excellent Core Values: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
Team Support: Work alongside a caring and collaborative group of professionals.
