Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (Registry)

Benefis Health System; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 4,253,994 - 6,058,719; Full time

Job summary

Benefis Health System is seeking a licensed speech-language pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in their home environments under physician direction. The role emphasizes comprehensive therapy modalities for speech, voice, language, and swallowing disorders, with a focus on accuracy and adapting to changing schedules.

Requirements include a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Speech Therapy or Speech Pathology, ASHA CCC-SLP, and a current state license.

Qualifications

• Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech Pathology from an accredited university or college.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA required.
• Current valid state Speech Therapy license required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates, plans and administers comprehensive speech therapy modalities/regimens as prescribed by a physician to patients in their place of residence.
• Promotes accurate documentation and compliance with licensing boards and agency policies.
• Provides speech-language pathology services in home health settings and demonstrates ability to work under deadlines and manage stressful situations.

Education

Master's/Bachelor's Degree in Speech Therapy or Speech Pathology

Job description

Benefis is one of Montana’s largest and premier health systems, and we are committed to providing excellent care for all, healing body, mind, and spirit. At Benefis, we work hard to support our employees in every aspect of their careers by offering outstanding benefits and compensation, state-of-the-art facilities, and multiple growth opportunities. The only thing missing is you!Evaluates, plans and administers comprehensive speech therapy modalities/regimens as prescribed by a physician to patients with speech, voice, and language, cognitive-communicative and oral-pharyngeal swallowing disorders in their place of residence for the purpose of improving and/or restoring speech and/or swallowing functions.Demonstrates the ability to deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, and to handle constantly changing situations. Demonstrates the ability to deal with a variety of people, deal with stressful situations, and handle conflict.Will perform all job duties or job tasks as assigned. Will follow and adhere to all requirements, regulations and procedures of any licensing board or agency. Must comply with all Benefis Health System’s organization policies and procedures.Education/License/Experience Requirements:Current valid state Speech Therapy license requiredMaster’s/Bachelor’s Level Graduate in the area of Speech Therapy or Speech Pathology from an accredited university or college requiredCertificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology awarded by the American Speech Language and Hearing Association requiredOne year of work experiencePrior home health experience preferredFor Medicare Certified Agencies:Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; orMeets the education requirements for certification and is in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for certificationExemption WageNon-ExemptStarting Wage$37.43/hourlyActual offered wage is based on applicable experience