Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist

Freedom Home Health and Hospice Care Services Inc.; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Home Health and Hospice Care Services Inc. seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to implement standards of care for SLP services in home health settings. The role involves evaluating patients, planning care, administering therapy, and coordinating with physicians and staff.

Qualifications include a Master’s or Doctoral degree in SLP, state licensure or eligibility, CPR certification, and at least one year of clinical experience; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills for patient, family, and clinical team.
• Excellent organization and documentation abilities.
• Clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment as needed.
• Identify speech defects and plan care to improve function.
• Administer speech therapy program using techniques/equipment.
• Recommend communication devices as indicated.
• Coordinate care with physicians and organization staff.
• Attend meetings to ensure coordinated care.
• Prepare and submit notes per policy.
• Maintain CPR certification and professional competency.
• Refer patients to additional services as appropriate.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in treatment regime.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology (SLP)

Job description

Freedom Home Health and Hospice Care Services Inc. seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to implement standards of care for SLP services in home health settings. The role involves evaluating patients, planning care, administering therapy, and coordinating with physicians and staff.

Qualifications include a Master’s or Doctoral degree in SLP, state licensure or eligibility, CPR certification, and at least one year of clinical experience; strong communication and organizational skills are essential.