Home Health Speech Pathologist

Optimal Care; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 81,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Mileage Reimbursement

Company Vehicle Program for field roles

Job summary

Optimal Care in Michigan is looking for a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to provide exceptional patient care. The successful candidate will work in a supportive environment focusing on personalized, compassionate services, ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, consulting with physicians, and documenting progress notes, among others. The position offers a competitive salary range of $81,000 - $95,000, along with generous benefits including PTO, medical insurance, and more.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology.
• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state.
• Two years’ experience as a Speech Therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of Speech Language Pathology Services.
• Participates in patient care planning with home care personnel.
• Consults with physicians regarding changes in treatment.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Knowledge of medical terminology

Reliable transportation

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology

Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist

Job description

Optimal C are where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day. We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence from chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides a full range Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by physician
• Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning
• Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation, performs all skilled procedure
• Consults with physicians regarding change of treatment, writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress
• An initial evaluation, including a plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval
• A recertification by a physician every 60 days is necessary if further treatment is to be continued
• A progress note is written each visit
• A reevaluation is written when the expected duration of treatment is reached
• A summary is written upon patient’s discharge

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and is licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state where they furnish service
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage

Desired Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience as a Speech Therapist preferred. Home Health experience preferred

Location

Office Location: 24255 W 13 Mile Rd, Suite 250, Bingham Farms, MI 48025

Hours

8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

Pay Range

$81,000 - $95,000 USD

Benefits

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

Employment Conditions

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.