Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / Speech Therapist (ST)

Classic; Carleton (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Mileage reimbursement

Performance bonus

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary

Job summary

Classic Home Care, a nurse-owned home health agency based in Northville, Michigan, seeks a motivated Speech Language Pathologist to join our team in a home health setting. This contingent position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities to collaborate with an RN-led team.

You will assess and treat patients per physician plans, support family education, and participate in in-service programs. Active Michigan SLP license, reliable transportation, and home health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active Michigan Speech Therapy license.
• Reliable transportation; valid drivers license and auto insurance.
• Home health care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides services in speech pathology or audiology per the physician's plan of treatment.
• Assists the physician in assessing the patients functioning and the development of the plan of care; applies tests for speech/hearing/language.
• Records and reports the patients reaction to treatment and changes to physician or care manager.
• Instructs patient and family in speech pathology to promote independence and disease prevention.
• Recommends hearing tests by an audiologist when necessary; checks hearing aids.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Audiology

Communication

Education

Michigan Speech Therapy license

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) with 4% Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Join Our Team at Classic Home Care!

Classic Home Care, a nurse-owned and operated skilled home health agency, has been proudly serving communities across Southeast Michigan since 2003. While our office is located in Northville, Michigan, we provide exceptional care to patients in many surrounding areas.

We are Joint Commission-accredited and Medicare-certified, ensuring the highest standards of quality and patient care. Our agency is led by registered nurses (RNs) who actively collaborate with our dedicated team, fostering a supportive and professional environment.

We are seeking a motivated and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team as a home health / home care SLP! This contingent position is perfect for a quick learner who thrives in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and growing your career in a supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you!

Pay:

• Visit Rates with Mileage Reimbursement: $63.00 - $100.00 per visit
• Discharge Without a Visit: $5.00 - $10.00 per non-visit discharge
• Transfer Without a Visit: $10.00 per non-visit transfer
• Orientation and In Service Hours: $30.00 per hour
• Non taxed mileage reimbursement is paid at $0.50 per mile after 30 miles per day
• Visit Rates without Mileage Reimbursement: $68.00 - $105.00 per visit

Job Description:

• Provides services in speech pathology or audiology in accordance with the physician's plan of treatment. Accepts only patients referred by the patient care manager or designee. Demonstrates competency in the skills required by the agency on at least a biannual basis.
• Assists the physician in assessing the patient's level of functioning and the development (and revision, as necessary) of the plan of care by applying appropriate tests for speech, hearing and language disorders. Sets appropriate goals for the patient.
• Records and reports the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition to the physician and/or patient care manager and case manager.
• Instructs and advises the patient, family and other health team personnel in the phases of speech pathology in which they may assist the patient. The goal is to teach and promote disease prevention for eventual patient & caregiver independence, utilizing agency materials as appropriate.
• Recommends hearing tests by audiologist when necessary. Checks hearing aides.

Requirements:

• Active Michigan Speech Therapy license
• Reliable transportation
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
• Home health care experience preferred

Degree of Travel:

• Home visits and office meetings as indicated. Must participate in necessary in-service programs. Must have reliable transportation and agency-required auto insurance.