Speech Language Pathologist

Interim HealthCare Inc.; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling (FT, PT, PRN)

Daily Pay option

No Overtime Required

1:1 patient care

Job summary

Interim HealthCare Inc. is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for in-home health care in the Altoona, PA area.

The role offers flexible scheduling (FT/PT/PRN) and competitive pay with daily pay options, while emphasizing one-on-one patient care and patient dignity. The SLP will evaluate and treat hearing, swallowing, and language impairments, perform periodic reevaluations, and educate families and caregivers on decison making and therapy strategies to improve communication and quality

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology/Speech Therapy is required.
• Current unrestricted license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in the state of Pennsylvania.
• Current CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification.
• Reliable transportation to/from care sites and/or work locations.
• One year of professional SLP experience in a home health or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home programs for treating patients' hearing, swallowing, and language impairments.
• Evaluate patients' speech and language abilities and perform periodic reevaluations.
• Plan and provide rehabilitative services for speech and language conditions and administer diagnostic/therapeutic techniques.
• Record treatment types and progress in notes and maintain patient records.
• Educate caregivers and family members in methods to assist patients.

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology/Speech Therapy

Job description

Description

Title: Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health - PRN

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you will be called to care when you're needed most. As part of Interim HealthCare, you'll support a full range of patient services to bring comfort and dignity to our clients.

What we offer our Speech Language Pathologists (SLP):

• Competitive pay, benefits, and incentives


• Truly flexible scheduling - a dedication to work/life balance (Full-time (FT), Part-time (PT), PRN)


• Daily Pay option available


• No Overtime Required


• 1:1 patient care

Working at Interim HealthCare means a career unlike any other. With integrity at the center of all we do, we know that when we support you and your community, you'll change lives every day.

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you will:

• Provide in-home programs for treating patients' hearing, swallowing, and language impairments and limitations


• Evaluate patient's speech and language abilities, both defects and assets, and perform periodic reevaluations


• Plan and provide rehabilitative services for speech and language conditions; select and administer diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials


• Record treatment types and reactions in clinical/progress notes; maintain adequate records on all patients, including summary reports


• Educate other caregivers and family members in methods of assisting patients in improving, correcting, and accepting their disabilities

To qualify for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with us, you will need:

• Education: Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology/Speech Therapy required


• Licensure: Current unrestricted license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)/Speech Therapist in the state associated with this position


• Current CPR/AED/BLS/First Aid certification


• Reliable transportation to/from care sites and/or work locations


• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Speech Language Pathologist/Therapist (SLP) in a home health or similar setting

At Interim HealthCare, we know that being our best is non-negotiable - that's why we treat your family like our own. We take a patient-centric approach to address each individual's mind, body, and spirit, our caregivers work tirelessly to help their patients and families find peace. From our unmatched referral response times to our focus on quality improvement, the most beautifully complicated time of your life is our life's work.

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.