Impactful Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist

Deercreekseniorliving; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to implement care standards and drive therapeutic progress in home health settings across Oregon.

You will evaluate patients, plan individualized care, provide therapy, and educate families while coordinating with physicians and the care team. Applicants should hold a master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess state licensure; licensure exemptions require practicum hours and supervised experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology and be licensed in the state where practicing.
• If licensure is not required, must have completed 350 clock hours of supervised practicum and at least nine months of supervised practice.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in Speech–Language Pathology preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment and equipment needs related to speech/language function.
• Develop and update the individualized plan of care with patient, caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
• Provide therapy services ordered by physician and educate patient and family.
• Prepare clinical notes and communicate with health care providers about the plan of care.
• Administer speech therapy programs and recommend devices as indicated.
• Participate in case conferences, in-services, and quality improvement activities.
• May supervise home health aide in related therapy procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

Driving/transportation

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to implement care standards and drive therapeutic progress in home health settings across Oregon.

You will evaluate patients, plan individualized care, provide therapy, and educate families while coordinating with physicians and the care team. Applicants should hold a master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and possess state licensure; licensure exemptions require practicum hours and supervised experience.