Speech Language Pathologist

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Orientation & training

Supportive team culture

Job summary

Phoenix Home Care and Hospice is seeking a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist to provide home-based therapy in Columbia, MO and surrounding areas. You will assess, deliver, supervise, and evaluate speech therapy services per physician plans of care, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

The role emphasizes home health care for patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing concerns, with supportive training and a team-focused, compassionate culture.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-language pathology and current license in state of practice.
• Experience preferred in acute care or rehabilitation.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environments and manage priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct speech therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician and in accordance with the Plan of Care.
• Completes legible, timely documentation and adheres to agency standards and payer requirements.
• Collaborates with the care team to review and update the patient's Plan of Care.
• Supports agency productivity goals while delivering quality care.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Documentation

Team collaboration

Clinical communication

Education

Master's degree in Speech-language pathology

Job description

Soar with team Phoenix!

• Part Time; Weekday Visits
• Columbia, MO and surrounding areas
• Pay Range: $30,000 - $40,000

Responsible for the assessment, delivery, supervision and evaluation of speech therapy services to agency patients in accordance with the established physicians' Plan of Care and in compliance with the applicable federal, state and agency regulations, policies, and procedures.

Speech-language therapy plays an essential role in the home health model of care. It provides valuable support to patients with various speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Whether individuals face difficulty swallowing, challenges with memory and disorientation, or an inability to effectively communicate, speech-language therapy in the home offers significant benefits.

Now Offering Part Time Benefits

• Multiple Major Medical Plans to Choose From (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Flexibility, competitive pay, paid mileage
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Short Term Disability
• Orientation and training tailored to your needs as a new hire.
• Motivational PHC culture, training, and Supportive Home Health Team.

Responsibilities

• Performs direct speech therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician and in accordance with the Plan of Care
• Complies with agency standards, policies, procedures, state and federal regulations, state practice acts for licensed personnel, the Business Code of Ethics, and payer requirements
• Provides legible, accurate, timely and complete documentation in accordance with the established agency standards of all care and services provided to patients as assigned
• Communicates and collaborates with team members when reviewing, revising, and updating the patient's Plan of Care
• Performs job responsibilities in accordance with agency financial and productivity goals in the promotion of effective and efficient agency operations
• Performs any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements

• Education / Licensure: Master's degree in Speech-language pathology. Current license in the state(s) of practice
• Experience: Prefer one (1) year clinical experience, preferably in an acute care or rehabilitation setting
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, stressful environment, utilizing good judgment, flexibility and patience in all situations
• Position requires mental alertness, precision, analytical ability, problem solving, memory, communication, concentration and initiative
• May require frequent travel and irregular hours

Our mission is to offer New Beginnings and meaningful opportunities to our caregivers and clinicians while providing home care services to our clients built on innovation, skill, and Christ-like values of compassion, honesty, and patience.