Speech Language Pathologist - Concord, United States - 21st Century Home Health Services Inc

Description

At 21st Century Home Health Services (HHS), we are committed to treating every patient with the same empathy, compassion and understanding that we would show our family.

With over 350 employees, we are the largest Home Health Agency in San Francisco and the fastest growing in the Bay Area.

We provide care to over 2,500 patients in San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. We are proud to share that we have recently expanded into Solano, Napa and Santa Cruz Counties.

Our Clinicians are not only dedicated to the patients we serve, but to each other.

The proof is in our outcomes:
Hospital readmission rates for 21st Century HHS are consistently under 10% while the industry average is over 15%. We have the highest Medicare classification rating of 5-stars, based on a set criteria determining excellence.

All Opportunities at 21st Century require you to be in the field visiting patients homes. We do not offer work from home/remote opportunities unless noted.

Territory:

Contra Costa County:
Martinez, Concord, Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga and surrounding cities

What you'll do as a Home Health Speech Therapist/Language Pathologies (ST):

In partnership with the Case Manager you will provide skilled services to assist patients with breathing, speaking, and swallowing functions.

You will evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive and fluency disorders that affect communication. You will serve as an educator, patient advocate and a member of the interdisciplinary care team
Why you Should Come Work for us as a Speech Therapist/Language Pathologist (ST)

Flexible work schedules:
Create your own schedule and hours
Small coverage areas

Autonomy:
No clocking in/out

Low turnover/High morale
Work/life balance
Helpful software and communication tools
Company issued iPad or Chromebook
Mileage/Vehicle Reimbursement
Outstanding benefits for you and your family including 401k with matching. Generous PTO, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Pet Insurance and More
Competitive compensation with achievable incentive bonus program
To be a success as Speech Therapist/Language Pathologist (ST)
Current unrestricted CA Speech Therapist License
Current BLS/CPR Certification
Valid CA Driver's License

Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury; and of the influence of culture on health care.

Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines preferred.
Experience home health care is highly preferred
Experience with high acuity patients is a plus
Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired
Case Management fundamentals is highly desired
Self-Directed
Empathetic
Critical thinker
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Leadership skills
Organized
Prior to scheduling an in-person interview, all Candidates are required to complete a computer literacy and competency assessment.

This is to ensure you are set up for success and can navigate in our environment including electronic charting, shared understanding of company values and use of our web based communication application.

The results of the assessment are confidential and will be used as one of multiple data points included in the hiring decision process.

Anticipated Wage range Speech Therapist:
Starting pay is commensurate with relevant experience above the minimum requirements. 21st Century offers generous bonus incentive plans, comprehensive health benefits and 401k (Up to 4% match)

You will be assigned to a County as a primary location, however you will be expected to be available to cover for vacancies, leave of absences, as well as supporting increased census and client care needs outside of the assigned area.

21st Century Home Health puts forth every effort to accommodate the assigned primary territory, but on occasion, in order to support safe patient care and meet the demands of a growing business, staff may be reassigned temporarily.

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21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS) is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.