Speech Language Pathologist

Preferred Certified Home Care is looking for an experienced and reliable home care Speech Language Pathologist to conduct home visits in Westchester County for our IDD and geriatric patients. We are seeking STs interested in working with adult and pediatric patients, including Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD) cases such as autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and cognitive delays. Prior IDD experience is preferred but not required. Many visits are scheduled after 3:00 PM, making this a great opportunity for therapists looking for flexible afternoon/evening hours.

The speech therapist contracted or employed through our organization provides speech therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include but will not be limited to assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.

The ideal candidate would be comfortable with treating a pediatric population.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Assesses patient’s speech and language abilities and deficits.

Prepares an initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic reassessments.

Develops a plan of care in accordance with the authorized practitioner’s plan of treatment for therapy services and according to agency policies. The plan of care must include the type of services rendered, an estimated duration of treatment, the frequency of visits with clearly defined, measurable short and long term goals.

The plan of care must include the type of services rendered, an estimated duration of treatment, the frequency of visits with clearly defined, measurable short and long term goals.

Provides rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders to meet established treatment goals.

Selects and use appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials.

Documents type of treatment and patient’s response on designated clinical progress notes.

Complete cases conferences, prepare discharge summaries of service, and complete documentations on appropriate forms and as indicated.