Speech Language Pathologist - Albuquerque

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Overview

La Vita Bella Home Health and Hospice is seeking compassionate and dedicated Speech-Language Pathologists to provide high-quality, patient-centered care to individuals in the comfort of their homes.

In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders. You will develop and coordinate individualized treatment plans, collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members, and support patients in improving functional communication, safety, and overall quality of life. You will also educate patients and their families, monitor progress, and provide clinical support to help patients safely manage their care at home.

This position offers the opportunity to build meaningful, one-on-one relationships with patients while making a direct impact on their independence, daily function, and quality of life.

At La Vita Bella, we believe exceptional patient care begins with how we care for our employees. We are committed to creating a supportive and collaborative work environment, offering competitive pay and benefits, and fostering a positive, team-oriented culture.

Our goal is for every team member to feel valued, appreciated, and supported while working in an environment that encourages professional growth, purpose, and development.

If you are passionate about speech-language pathology and dedicated to delivering compassionate, skilled care that helps patients thrive at home, we would be honored to welcome you to the La Vita Bella team.

Qualifications:

• A master's or doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist in the state of New Mexico.
• Successfully completed 350 hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in the process of completing), at least nine months of supervised full-time SLP experience.
• Two years of experience (preferred)

Responsibilities:

• Improves or maximizes the communication of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient's capabilities.
• Provides full range Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by physician.
• Performs all skilled procedures.
• Instructs patients and family members in home programs.
• Participates in bi-weekly skilled clinical meetings.
• An initial evaluation, including plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary if further treatment is to be continued.
• Assists the physician in evaluating in level of function.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.

Lifting Requirements:

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Moderate lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance