Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

Optimal Care; Bingham Farms (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Mileage Reimbursement

Company Vehicle Program

Job summary

Optimal Care is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide therapy to patients in their homes. This role includes evaluating treatment needs, coordinating with physicians, and documenting patient progress.

The ideal candidate must hold a Master’s or Doctoral degree and relevant state license, and possesses medical terminology knowledge. The position offers a pay range of $81,000—$95,000 with flexible benefits including PTO and insurance.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage.

Responsibilities

• Administers speech therapy to patients in their residence.
• Participates with home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Consults with physicians about treatment changes and writes reports.

Skills

Medical terminology knowledge

Reliable transportation

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology

Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

Administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Administrator/Clinical Manager. Speech therapy services are furnished only by or under the supervision of a qualified speech pathologist or audiologist.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by physician.
• Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation, performs all skilled procedure.
• Consults with physicians regarding change of treatment, writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
• An initial evaluation, including a plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by a physician every 60 days is necessary if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A re‑evaluation is written when the expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state where they furnish service.
• Knowledge of medical terminology required.
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage.

Desired Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience as a Speech Therapist preferred. Home Health experience preferred.

Location

Office Location: Bingham Farms, MI

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Pay Range

$81,000—$95,000 USD

Benefits

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third‑party administrator, the Michigan Long‑Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.