Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist: Impactful Therapy

VetJobs; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Healthcare in Redding, CA seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat speech-language, voice, and swallowing disorders in home health settings. You will develop and implement personalized plans of care and work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered therapy.

You will educate patients and families, coordinate with physicians, supervise home health aides as needed, and stay current with best practices.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• CCC-SLP certification from ASHA.
• State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• At least one year of clinical experience in speech-language pathology (home health preferred).
• Current BLS (CPR) certification.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Open to H-1B sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough speech-language evaluations and assess the home environment to support therapy goals.
• Develop and implement personalized plans of care for patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide therapy using specialized techniques and equipment tailored to each patient’s needs.
• Recommend appropriate communication aids and devices when necessary.
• Coordinate care with referring physicians and other clinical team members.
• Participate in case conferences, training sessions, and interdisciplinary meetings to ensure cohesive care delivery.
• Accurately document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress in accordance with agency policies.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in speech-language pathology practices.
• Identify additional needs of patients and their families and make appropriate referrals.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapy programs and goals.
• Supervise home health aides when services are directly related to the speech-language plan of care.
• Support overall patient care delivery through additional duties as assigned.

Skills

CCC-SLP

BLS/CPR

Communication

Documentation

Organizational skills

Open to sponsorship

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Mission Healthcare in Redding, CA seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat speech-language, voice, and swallowing disorders in home health settings. You will develop and implement personalized plans of care and work with a multi-disciplinary team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered therapy.

You will educate patients and families, coordinate with physicians, supervise home health aides as needed, and stay current with best practices.