Abilene Speech Language Pathologist PRN in Abilene, Texas at West Texas Healthcare LLC

Abilene Speech Language Pathologist PRN Responsibilities and Duties: • Performs initial therapy evaluations of each patient within 72 hours of receipt of referral. • Makes opportunities to teach referral sources about determining and recommending appropriate speech and hearing services. • Communicates regularly with physicians, patients, families, and health care providers to modify plan of care based on patient needs. • Participates in case coordination regularly with staff nurses and physicians, documents appropriately in medical record. • Develops treatment plan based on evaluation. • Provides appropriate clinical follow-up by reporting unfavorable signs and symptoms. • Manages own schedule with no missed visits or late evaluations due to scheduling errors. • Instructs other health team personnel and patient. • Plans for discharge. Qualifications and Skills: • Current Texas Speech Language Pathologist License. • Minimum 1 year clinical experience in home health. • Current Certification in BSL/CPR • Valid Texas Driver's License and Automobile Insurance • Knowledge of WellSky EMR software is a plus Salary: Pay Per Visit including mileage reimbursement.