Description

American Traveler is seeking an SLP for a home health position in Morristown, NJ requiring a Master's degree, active NJ license, and at least 1 year of experience in an acute, subacute, or home care setting.

Details

• Home health setting with travel to patient homes and facilities
• Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm; no weekends
• 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day
• May be required to float to a nearby sister facility as needed
• Uses Epic for charting
• No on-call required

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited speech-language pathology program
• Active and unrestricted NJ Speech-Language Pathology license (license required if applicable)
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in an acute, subacute, or home care setting
• Home health experience required
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Use of a personal vehicle is required for home visits
• 2 professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Perform baseline assessments of patient swallowing, communication, and cognitive abilities
• Collaborate with patients, families, and physicians to develop and revise individualized plans of care
• Administer speech therapy services per physician orders, including communication, safe swallow, and cognitive training
• Assess social environment and clinical risks, adjusting programs and providing education as needed
• Provide discharge planning and referral to appropriate resources
• Communicate and coordinate with physicians, nurses, and other clinical disciplines through IDT meetings
• Document patient education, plan of care, and progress in accordance with agency policies and home care regulations
• Demonstrate knowledge of home care regulations and insurance reimbursement guidelines
• Manage caseload and prioritize scheduling to meet patient needs and productivity standards
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position