Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

WVE WVNH EMP LLC; United States; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

CommuniCare Family of Companies seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver in-home therapy. You will evaluate patients, develop care plans, and administer therapy while coordinating with physicians and caregivers.

The role requires an ASHA CCC, a master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, and at least one year of clinical experience, plus a valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology with internship.
• Meets ASHA CCC requirements to practice.
• Licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology.
• Minimum one year of clinical SLP experience.
• Must be a licensed driver with insured vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment for speech/language needs.
• Identify functional speech defects and plan care to improve function.
• Administer speech therapy using prescribed techniques and equipment.
• Recommend communication devices or aids as needed.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff to ensure integrated care.
• Identify additional services for patients and refer as appropriate.
• Instruct patient and caregiver in the treatment plan.
• Supervise home health aides in speech-language therapy activities.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC certificate

Job description

Why join our Stonerise Home Health team?

We provide high-quality care to help patients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, home health aides, liaisons and more who are committed to empowering patients to maintain their independence at home. We serve our local neighbors and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way.

What You Will Do as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

At Stonerise Home Health, a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) career is more than a job or “a calling” – it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone’s life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well. As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you will be responsible for implementing of standards of care for speech language pathology services. Some of your primary responsibilities will include:

• Conducting evaluations, assessing home environment, identifying equipment needs relative to speech/language function
• Identifying functional speech defects and establishing a plan of care to improve patients’ function
• Administering speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment
• Recommending communication devices/aides as needed
• Conferring with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care
• Identifying patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate
• Instructing patient, family/caregiver and other organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated
• Supervising home health aides in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care

Benefits You Will Enjoy

In addition to competitive pay, full-time team member benefits include:

• Paid Time Off
• Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs)
• 401 (K) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths
• Career advancement opportunities
• Schedule Full Time

Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

• Possesses a degree that includes an internship from an approved Master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology
• Meets education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
• Is certified to practice Speech-Language Pathology
• A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements in good working order

CommuniCare Family of Companies

Since 1984, CommuniCare Family of Companies has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 16,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 19,000 employees across six states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident and a quality residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.