Speech Therapist

VitaWerk’s technology platform enables healthcare professionals to book assignments when and where they want. Enjoy Flexible scheduling and competitive rates on our app. 

Be your own boss. Get started today by signing up on our platform. Hundreds of Speech Therapist shifts are available across multiple locations in California.

Responsibilities:

• Provide Speech Therapy services pursuant to a consultation prescribed by the resident’s physician.
• Provide an initial assessment/evaluation on each referral, which includes nature and extent of impairment, develop a treatment plan consistent with those findings, and be responsible for communicating the treatment plan to the Resident and any relevant medical personnel.
• Provide an initial assessment/evaluation and treatment related to dysphagia, dysarthria, and swallowing impairments.
• Prepare and complete reports, summaries, or assessments/evaluations and progress notes regarding diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment recommendations utilizing approved documentation forms in the Resident’s chart
• Maintain an active caseload and administer an active treatment program (individual and/or group).
• Maintain documentation on all residents referred for services. Records are to be kept in accordance with policies, Department of Public Health, USDVA, and Medicare Standards
• Participate in staff meetings and patient care conferences according to the Home’s resident care policies, treatment plans, and common resident treatment problems and/or issues.
• Work directly with medical, nursing, dietary, respiratory and other key participants in the patient care team to promote optimal health and wellness related to swallowing disorders (prevent aspiration pneumonias, choking) and communication impairments (maximize functional independence and safety).
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Provide in-service information to appropriate staff and family members.
• Participate in appropriate in-service educational training programs.
• Participate in departmental special assignments pertaining to therapy services.
• Complete all tasks within established timelines provided by the Home.
• Participate in budget planning and requisition equipment and supplies as needed.
• Shares in the responsibility of cleaning and maintaining equipment/supplies, clinic spaces for patient safety and infection control. therapeutic services may be used by the Provider.

Documents required:

• At least twelve (12) continuous months of experience within the last three (3) years performing services similar in scope to those defined herein, in a public or private institution.
• Graduation from an accredited educational institution with a Master's degree or equivalent in speech-language pathology.
• Providers must have Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology by the American Speech and Hearing Association.focus on teamwork, and the ability and passion to deliver the highest quality of care based on a strong sense of patients

With the VitaWerks App you can enjoy

• Flexible Scheduling - manage your schedule - work when and where you want
• No minimum hours commitment
• Access to shifts in multiple locations on a single platform
• Competitive per diem rates
• Instant shift bookings
• Evening and Weekend shift differentials
• Referral Rewards Program
• Excess Hour Pay

***RATES NEGOTIABLE***

VitaWerks is on a mission to build a healthcare marketplace to reinvent staffing. With VitaWerks, Nursing/Long Term Care facilities as well as hospitals find their match nurses and healthcare professionals. There are thoughts of healthcare jobs out there going unfilled everyday. We have a \so called\ shortage in healthcare staff. At VitaWerks, we believe, the shortage can be rectified, if we use smart technology, automation to help dramatically speed up the process of connecting both sides.
We are in a hypergrowth mode and are looking for folks with a \get it done\ attitude to be a part of our journey. You find a reason to say \Yes\ and make it happen.