Speech Language Pathologist

BAYADA Home Health Care; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

Benefits package

Training & scholarships

Career development tracks

Team recognition

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care seeks an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for per diem, part-time, or full-time home health visits in Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas. The role involves evaluating and treating clients with speech, language, or swallowing difficulties in senior living communities.

Licensure in VA and CCC-SLP (or equivalent) are required, with EMR experience preferred. Excellent teamwork, documentation, and patient education are emphasized in a supportive, safety-focused

Qualifications

• Licensed as an SLP in VA and eligible for clinical certification.
• CCC-SLP or equivalent credentials, or pursuing ASHA exam.
• Experience with EMR systems and basic computing skills.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated territories.
• Perform evaluations and provide speech, language, or swallowing therapy.
• Develop and revise treatment plans based on goals and orders.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team and document care.
• Educate patients and families on rehabilitative care and safety.
• Document observations and interventions using a tablet.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Clinical care

Education

VA SLP license

CCC-SLP or equivalent

Tools

EMR

Tablet/touchpad device

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, for a per diem, part time, or full time opportunity performing home health visits for our office.. This office services adult and geriatric patients in senior living communities throughout Alexandria, VA and surrounding areas.

Prior home care experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, SLP is a plus, but not required.

As a home care Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

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 VA.
• 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.

Additional Information:

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications:
$70.00-$76.00 per point.

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

BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here.

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.