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At AlphaCare Home Health Corp , compassion and patient dedication drive everything we do. With a close-knit team of 40+ full-time and per diem employees, we've fostered a supportive culture underlined by good management that genuinely cares about both our staff and the individuals we serve. Our commitment to excellence resonates in the personalized care we provide, treating each patient as a unique individual with specific needs and goals. Join AlphaCare and become part of an organization where your passion for healthcare will be supported, valued, and nurtured, and where our focus on compassion and quality makes a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.
What We Offer:
Career Growth: At AlphaCare, we believe in investing in our employees' futures. We offer a clear path for career advancement, with opportunities to take on new challenges and responsibilities as you excel in your role.
Training: We are committed to your success. Our comprehensive training programs ensure that you have the knowledge and skills to excel in your position and stay updated on industry best practices.
Hands-On Experience: Joining AlphaCare means gaining valuable hands-on experience in the dynamic field of home health care. You'll have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of our patients while expanding your expertise.
Great Team Cadence: Our team is more than just a group of colleagues; we're a supportive community. We foster a positive and collaborative work environment where everyone's contributions are valued, and camaraderie is encouraged.
Qualifications/Educational Requirements :
1. Graduate of an accredited college with a Master's degree majoring in speech pathology with a current license.
2. Holds a certificate of clinical competence and licensure granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association.
3. Minimum of two years speech pathology experience.
Responsibilities/essential functions : The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
1. Provide services in speech pathology or audiology in accordance with the physician's plan of care.
2. Assist the physician in assessing the client's level of functioning and the development (and revise as necessary) of the plan of care by applying appropriate tests for speech, hearing and language disorders.
3. Record and report the client's reaction to treatment and any changes in the client's condition to the physician and/or the Clinical Manager.
4. Instruct and advise the client, family, and other health team personnel in the phases of speech pathology in which they may assist the client.
5. Recommend hearing tests by audiologist when necessary. Checks hearing aids.
6. Assess the client's communication, oral-motor integrity, cognitive status, memory, problem solving activities, hearing, speech fluency, and quality.
7. Cooperate and consult with appropriate staff to provide education when requested and arranged by the Clinical Manager.
8. Evaluate and regularly re-evaluate the speech pathology needs of the client; initiate, develop, implement and make necessary revisions to the client's plan of care.
9. Initiate diagnostic, preventive, and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the client's care and safety. Make referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the needs of the client or document rationale for not doing so.
10. Observe signs and symptoms and report changes in the client's condition to the physician and/or Clinical Manager.
11. Teach, supervise, and counsel the client and family regarding home procedures and other care needs as appropriate to the client's condition. Use agency educational material as appropriate.
12. Coordinate the total plan of care and maintain continuity of care by communicating with other health professionals. Attend client care conferences. Initiate client care conferences for complex and/or multidisciplinary clients when needed or helpful to ensure good coordination of care.
13. Keep abreast of speech therapy trends and knowledge through seminars, CEU's, self-study and workshops.
14. Participate in in-service programs.
15. Prepare the patient and/or family for discharge as appropriate.
16. Perform other related and assigned duties.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform to the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Physical Elements
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position;
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment; and
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment, with frequent travel to a variety of field sites.
Pay: $60.00 - $80.00 per hour
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Mileage reimbursement
Schedule:
Choose your own hours
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
Weekends as needed
Work setting:
In-person
Ability to Relocate:
San Mateo County, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Date Posted: 14 June 2024
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