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Speech-Language Pathologist (ST) | PRN | Excell Home Care & Hospice

Excell Home Care & Hospice

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#Counseling#Patient Care#Supervision#Healthcare#Patient Education#Plan of Care#Quality Improvement#Oklahoma#Speech-Language Pathology#Clinical Notes#Home Health Aide#Therapeutic Techniques
Part TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 1 day ago

Location

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Quick overview

The Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for implementing standards of care for speech-language pathology services and developing individualized plans of care. They conduct evaluations, provide therapy, and communicate with healthcare practitioners to ensure comprehensive patient care.

Requirements summary

Candidates must have a master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and be licensed in the state of practice. A minimum of one year's clinical experience is required, along with good communication and organizational skills.

postgraduate degreeCommunication SkillsCounselingPatient CarePatient EducationSupervisionQuality ImprovementPlan of Care DevelopmentHome Health AideSpeech-Language PathologyCaregiver EducationClinical NotesTherapeutic TechniquesCommunication DevicesInterdisciplinary AssessmentEquipment Needs AssessmentFunctional Speech Defects

Job description

  • Celebrating 30 years in 2026!
  • Be part of Excell's legacy of providing life-changing service!
  • Excell has been located in SW OKC since 1996 and has a history of high-quality care, by skilled professionals.
  • Excell’s Legacy of Excellence is to provide Life-Changing Services to our Oklahomans.
  • We are celebrating 30!
  • You can be part of a historic legacy that lives into the future!
  • Be an advocate for quality of care, you and your ‘why’ change the lives of our patients, families, and healthcare partnerships in our Oklahoma City community.
  • Come be a beacon, and build into our legacy your passion, your reason for life-changing care.
  • We know why we do this noble work, and just like you, together we make our reason the one to call Excell Home Care & Hospice, Home.
  • Hchb/Pointcare experience is a plus!
  • JOB SUMMARY The Speech–Language Pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.
  • DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
  • Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s); Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education; Prepares clinical notes; Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
  • Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
  • Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
  • As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required ensuring coordinated and comprehensive care.
  • Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
  • Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
  • May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech–language therapy plan of care.
  • Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
  • Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.
  • The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.
  • The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.
  • JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Must have a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and be licensed in the state where practicing.
  • If licensure is not required, the speech-language pathologist must have completed or be in the process of completing 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating supervised clinical experience).
  • In such case, the speech-language pathologist is to have performed not less than nine months of supervised full-time speech-language pathologist services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology or a related field; and successfully completed a national examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary.
  • A minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology.
  • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
  • Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
  • Excell Home Care and Hospice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
  • We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
  • Excell is compliant with CDC guidelines, CMS state and federal law pertaining to patient care, the EEOC, and all other applicable state and federal laws, including COVID-19 pandemic and vaccination mandates.
  • EXCELL follows EEOC guidance on medical and religious exemptions and welcomes all applicants regardless of their COVID-19 vaccination status.
  • The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
  • The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.
  • Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.
  • More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. EXCELL's mission is to provide the highest quality of genuine care for our clients and their families.
  • Excell provides seamless, team-oriented, collaborative and coordinated services for its patients.
  • Excell is dedicated to providing safe, individualized, comprehensive and excellent quality of genuine care for its patients and their families.
  • Excell is committed to helping adults maintain their comfort, independence and dignity at home or in their place of residence, no matter how small or great the need may be.
  • Based in Oklahoma City and operating in various counties throughout the state, Excell Home Care & Hospice is Medicare certified and licensed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
  • We provide services in OKC metro areas and surrounding areas.
  • We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record.
  • No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.