Speech Language Pathologist

About Us:

At VNA Health, our mission is to revolutionize healthcare through compassion and innovation, ensuring every individuals well-being is prioritized. Were dedicated to empowering our employees to make a real difference in the lives of our patients and communities, driving positive change in healthcare. Join us in our mission to provide exceptional care and improve the health and dignity of those we serve.

Why Join Us:

Fully-paid insurance premiums including dental, vision, basic life, disability, and AD&D insurance.

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accrual from the first day of employment.

Wellness Benefit providing $1,000 annual reimbursement for fitness and wellness expenses.

Financial wellness program with matching 403(b) Retirement Plan and Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Supportive company culture promoting employee well-being through programs like the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and public transportation reimbursement.

Competitive Compensation: $60 – 63 hourly

Location: Home Health – Santa Ynez Valley

Schedule: Full Time, Monday – Friday, rotating weekends

Job Description:

The Speech–Language Pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.  Respects and promotes the mission, vision, and values of VNA Health.

  Job Duties:

Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.

Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.

Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.

Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.

Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.

As appropriate, participates in case conferences, inservices and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.

Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.

Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.

Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.

Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.

May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.

Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language

pathology services.

Meets the average daily productivity standards as set by the agency.

Assists with chart audits if schedule allows.

Knowledge of state, federal, local and accreditation (CHAP) regulations for the delivery of home health services.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. All clinical staff are expected to participate as needed in variable shifts, including weekend rotation per staffing needs and departmental holiday rotation.

  Qualifications:

Current and active California Speech–Language Pathology license.

Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech–Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association (ASHA), preferred.

A minimum of one year of experience in Speech–Language Pathology.

Current CPR certification.

Licensed driver with insured automobile – in accordance with state and/or organization requirements.

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Ability to push/pull 50 lbs.

Ability to stoop, bend, and squat.

Ability to walk up one flight of stairs.

Ability to walk one mile.

Ability to sit for one hour, minimum.

Visual and audio acuity.

Apply today to join our VNA Health Team as our Speech Language Pathologist or email your resume to recruiter@vna.health!

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