Speech Language Pathologist

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign on bonus of $15,000

Flexible schedules

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist to provide home-based skilled care. In this role, you will interact with patients and their families, educating them on therapy and ensuring their safety while improving their quality of life.

The position offers a competitive salary with a generous uncapped bonus structure, flexible schedules, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Join us in making a difference!

Qualifications

• Current Speech Therapist license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Speech Therapist in acute care.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized care plans and adjust as needed.
• Use activities to improve communication and swallowing capabilities.
• Educate patients and family members on care and preventative measures.
• Complete documentation following agency protocols.

Skills

Compassionate communication

Patience

Attention to detail

Education

Speech Therapist license

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Schedule: M-F 8-5

Agency: Beaumont Home Health and Hospice

Sign on Bonus: $15,000

Territory: Huntington Woods, Southfield, Oak Park, Redford Charter Township, Clawson, Madison Hts, Troy areas

How You'll Make a Difference

As a Speech Therapist the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients. Our clinical teams give our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment.

Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Speech Therapist (ST). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey.

What We Offer

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base salary plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

How You'll Work

You'll provide home-based skilled speech therapy care for patients as directed by the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family members and ensure the safety of the patient.

Major Areas Of Responsibility

• Plan of Care: Develop an individualized ST plan of care and make adjustments as needs change. Guide the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioning. Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff.
• Patient Outcomes: Use activities and home exercise programs to improve swallowing, breathing, cognition, speech and communication, and/or any other speech therapy related function.
• Minimize Patient Risk: Help decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions.
• Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of speech therapy. Counsel and instruct patient and family on the disease/injury/disability and how to manage in all phases of speech therapy.
• Policies: Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
• Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

Hard & Soft Skills

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.

Requirements

• Speech Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience as a ST in an acute care setting. Home care experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Capable of all physical demands.

We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.

We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today!

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.