Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care; Jim Thorpe, Allentown (PA, Lehigh County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking home health care provider as a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist. This role offers the flexibility to work at least two days a week while making a meaningful impact on clients' lives through personalized care. You'll conduct home visits, assess and diagnose speech-related issues, and develop tailored treatment plans. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance and a supportive team environment, you'll enjoy comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. If you are passionate about helping others and want to advance your career in a caring setting, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Training Opportunities

Career Advancement Programs

PPE Supplies

Infection Prevention Protocols

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Speech Language Pathologist license in PA.
• Experience with electronic medical records is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits for speech therapy evaluations and interventions.
• Develop and revise treatment plans based on patient needs.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Patient Evaluation

Therapeutic Interventions

Documentation Skills

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Computer Skills

Education

Current Speech Language Pathologist License in PA

Certificate of Clinical Competence

Relevant Educational Requirements

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Touch Pad Tablet

Job description

BAYADA offers you the work flexibility you need!

We have a Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, opportunity doing home health visits in the Carbon County area.

Must be able to work at least 2 days a week between the hours of 8:30am and 5pm Monday-Friday

Flexible schedules, 1:1 care, and great work/life balance. Join us today!

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP Responsibilities:

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations to assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic interventions for clients who are experiencing speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties.
• Develop a treatment plan based on the evaluation, physician’s orders, and recommended goals.
• Continually assess and revise the speech therapy care plan, and participate with BAYADA clinicians in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP Qualifications:

• A current license as a Speech Language Pathologist in PA.
• Possess a certificate of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech and Hearing Association, or;
• Have the equivalent educational requirements, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, and work experience necessary for such a certificate, and be awaiting the opportunity to take the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association examination for certification, or;
• Have completed the necessary work and education requirements, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, and be in the process of accumulating the necessary supervised work experience required for certification.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Our employees are our greatest asset:

• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.
• Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, and vision.
• Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
• Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.