Description

Delta Health offers health care professionals and people from all walks of life an opportunity to find fulfillment in their jobs as part of a close-knit team. We pride ourselves on our positive work culture . Our team members understand our fundamental commitment to the community and rally around the motto "Excellence, Every Patient, Every Time." When you embark on a journey with us, you'll take pride in your work and the impact you have, while building a career with focus and purpose.

The Home Health Pediatric Speech Therapist assesses implements and evaluates a treatment program for home care patients to develop communication, feeding, swallowing, developmental, and cognitive abilities by utilizing appropriate speech therapy treatment modalities. The Speech Therapist coordinates care provision with the multidisciplinary team so as not to overwhelm the patient and family and to assure agreed upon outcomes for care.

• Provides evaluations and ongoing assessments as a member of a multi-disciplinary team and provides trainings for staff and/or families;
• Provides speech therapy services to Pediatrics who have language delays, feeding delays, cognitive impairments, trauma, injuries or other conditions requiring Speech Therapy which require in home therapy or natural environment services;
• Demonstrate knowledge of normal and abnormal communication development; speech therapy intervention techniques; identification, evaluation and diagnosis of communication disorders;
• Use and care of assistive devices used in speech and language therapy;
• Responsible for completion of timely documentation including progress notes, reports, care plans, evaluations, and Medicaid authorizations;
• Communicate effectively with families, members of the Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) team, and other health care providers regarding diagnosis and therapy.
• Maintain punctual and dependable scheduled visits;
• Participates in the development of the IFSP and makes recommendations/treatment plans for the overall care plan for the family;
• Appraise parents' participation and instruct and train parents in programs individualized to their child
• Adapt to different and changing environments and settings. Must be able to use and create different therapies according to the need of the patients and families, as a single plan may not work for all patients or families.
• Able to work with all age groups.

Requirements

• Must be licensed in the State of Colorado as a Speech Pathologist.
• Must hold a master's degree in Speech/Pathology.
• Accreditation: Must hold Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech/Language Pathology from the American Speech/Language and Hearing Association or equivalent.
• Proof of professional liability insurance if a contracted service; proof of health/immunization if a contracted service.
• BLS certification required.
• Certification for Colorado Early Intervention services.

Summary

Delta Health is a county-wide healthcare system that has been serving the Western Slope for over 100 years. We have grown to a 49-bed hospital with locations throughout Delta County. We proudly provide a wide range of medical services that meet the diverse needs of our community members. At all stages of life, we are here to provide remarkable care in a healing environment.

Back at home and stay at home - this is our goal for you! At Delta Health Home Health we strive to provide the highest quality, most cost-effective, comprehensive and compassionate home care services that meet and exceed our customers' expectations. We collaborate with other healthcare providers in order to assure coordinated and integrated services delivery. We provide care for children and adults of all ages with compassion, skill, and a dedication to making life comfortable in your own home. Because we provide a full continuum of home health care services, our staff can be made available for assignments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Employee Benefits: Medical, RX, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO, and Scholarships towards continued education.

Medical: Low monthly premiums; 100% coverage for all services provided within our Delta Health System without a deductible or co-payment. We offer alternative coverage to include massage, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. Employer paid Life and Disability coverage.

Paid Time Off: 4 plus weeks of vacation (CAL) a year for Full-Time employees including sick pay and personal time off.

Retirement: 403B Plan -Up to a 3% retirement match.