Speech Language Pathologist

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Are you a Speech Language Pathologist looking for a new opportunity? Adoration Home Health is seeking a passionate, dedicated Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to join our team in Fitzgerald, GA! Along with enjoying the benefits of flexibility and autonomy, you will have the opportunity to grow your therapy skillset while providing essential one-on-one care in the patients home while supporting their families. Join our team today to begin helping families when they need it most!

How you will contribute (not limited to)

You will make a difference in our patient's lives by providing safe patient care, deliver individualized physicians care plans to ensure our patients have an optimal care experience while working as part of an interdisciplinary team, supporting both patients and their families. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!

Coverage area: Fitzgerald / Valdosta

Our comprehensive benefits include:

Competitive compensation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Employee referral program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee discounts
• Community Service Opportunities

• Performs the evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders based upon physician orders/referrals
• Completes a comprehensive evaluation based upon Physician referral using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and procedures
• Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions & contraindications
• Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities
• Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient toward goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment
• Communicates patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as applicable
• Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment, progress of the patient and discharge from treatment
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and time-lines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skills

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Current Speech Language Pathology licensure in State and American Heart Association CPR certification required; CPR certification may be offered and completed upon hire
• One (1) year of experience in speech pathology, home health experience preferred
• Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; speech language pathology skills per competency checklist