Expedient Home Health is a dedicated group of health care professionals committed to improving the lives of our patients. We do this through teamwork and by providing quality care in nursing and therapy services to enable patients to stay in their homes, offering them a level of independence they may not otherwise have.  

Expedient sets itself apart in the home health industry in many ways. Three key components are therapy services, continuing education and compliance. We offer a full range of physical, occupational and speech therapy using evidence-based pathways to ensure the most appropriate care is delivered. We believe that we have a responsibility as an agency to help our staff remain on the forefront of care techniques and cutting edge technology. Expedient also strives to stay ahead of compliance changes. We are CMS Medicare ready and have staff dedicated to managing change to keep up with regulations.

Reporting directly to the Director of Rehab, this compassionate, licensed and technically savvy individual delivers the best possible service by providing therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing and cognitive disorders. Also provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups and plans, implements and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being and collaborates with interdisciplinary and patient care teams.

Position Functions ·

Perform clinical assessment to identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient ·

Document, prepare/revise and complete a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis ·

Utilize evidence-based pathways to optimize care ·

Analyze patient needs and administer appropriate care as ordered by physician ·

Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients needs and desires ·

Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease ·

Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients ·

Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills; facilitates the use of these skill by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes ·

Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board ·

Provides appropriate plan, treatment and evaluation for speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measurements.

Maintain pertinent records of specific tests performed and progress made ·

Educate patient and family concerning patient deficits, ways to facilitate communication and appropriate discharge plans through family members

Education and Experience ·

Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology, all required licenses and certifications ·

2+ years of experience in home health care industry ·

Bilingual - Must be fluent in Spanish

Knowledge and experience of relevant software applications for communicating with field staff ·

Proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar and other English language skills

Vital Stim Certification a plus!

 Soft Skill Requirements

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Ability to use discretion concerning sensitive information and adhere to HIPAA.

Caring and compassionate attitude

Ability to work on own initiative within clearly defined parameters.

Ability to carry out designated tasks including reporting outcome of actions taken.

Good organizational and time-management skills.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.