Empathetic Speech-Language Pathologist — Home Health

Rocky Mountain Care Group; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Crest Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our home health team. You will provide individualized speech and language therapy to patients in the comfort of their own homes, collaborating with families, physicians, and the care team to improve communication and independence.

You will perform evaluations, develop plans of care, educate patients and families, document progress, and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state where services are provided.
• Meets applicable state and federal requirements for practicing as an SLP.
• Two years of experience preferred, but we encourage qualified candidates to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled speech-language pathology services in patients’ homes according to physician orders and individualized plans of care.
• Complete initial and ongoing speech and language evaluations and develop appropriate treatment goals.
• Provide therapy to improve or maximize patients’ communication, function, and quality of life.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care.
• Educate patients and family members on treatment strategies and home programs.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition or treatment needs with physicians and the care team.
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and collaborate with other home health professionals.
• Complete required OASIS assessments and documentation as applicable.
• Utilize appropriate ICD-10 coding and follow agency documentation requirements.
• Participate in quality improvement and staff education activities as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization

Clinical documentation

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Crest Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our home health team. You will provide individualized speech and language therapy to patients in the comfort of their own homes, collaborating with families, physicians, and the care team to improve communication and independence.

You will perform evaluations, develop plans of care, educate patients and families, document progress, and participate in interdisciplinary care planning.