Speech Language Pathologist

Klarus Home Health; High Desert (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

PTO 80 hours

Holidays

Job summary

Klarus Home Health in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team. You will provide therapeutic techniques for rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders, and collaborate on care plans.

You will conduct assessments (including OASIS where applicable), develop plans of care with patients and caregivers, complete documentation, and travel locally to serve patients in the Albuquerque area.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current State License in Speech-Language Pathology or eligible per 42 CFR §484.115(n); valid driver’s license.
• One year of experience in acute care, rehabilitation setting, or home health preferred.
• Therapy skills aligned with professional standards; strong interpersonal skills; CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and evaluate the plan of care with patient, representative, and caregivers.
• Prepare and complete clinical notes, orders, and documentation promptly.
• Perform ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs and functioning.
• Coordinate care with physicians and other health care practitioners.
• Communicate with patients, families, and caregivers to provide education.
• Meet continuing education requirements and participate in QAPI program.
• Travel locally to serve patients in the Albuquerque area.

Skills

Compassionate

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Documentation

Clinical assessment

Travel locally

Flexible schedule

Education

Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current State License in Speech-Language Pathology

Driver’s license

Tools

OASIS assessments

CPR certification

Job description

Description

Klarus Home Health is dedicated to providing high-quality home health care services to patients of all ages. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team and contribute to the rehabilitation and well‑being of our patients who are currently receiving our services in the Albuquerque, NM and surrounding areas.

The Speech‑Language Pathologist will provide therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing, and cognitive disorders. This role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well‑being and participating in the coordination of care.

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Current State License in Speech‑Language Pathology or meets the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(n); current Driver’s License.
• One year of experience in an acute care, rehabilitation setting, or home health preferred.
• Therapy skills in line with generally accepted standards of practice; good interpersonal skills; proof of current CPR.
• Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance.
• Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and assess appropriateness for home care.
• Develop and evaluate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, their representative, and caregivers.
• Prepare and complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation in a timely manner.
• Analyze patient needs and provide appropriate care as ordered by the physician, revising the plan of care based on ongoing assessments.
• Provide therapeutic treatments for speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders using appropriate tests and measurements.
• Apply infection control and universal precautions to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence and provide supervision and guidance to home health aides as appropriate.
• Communicate with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners as necessary.
• Provide patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
• Utilize effective interpersonal relations and communication skills, facilitating the use of these skills by other team members to achieve desirable outcomes.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements and participate in the Agency’s QAPI program and in‑service training.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule and travel locally.

Benefits for full time employees:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance.
• Short and Long Term Disability insurance.
• Accident, Critical Illness, Cancer Insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan w/ discretionary match.
• 80 hours of PTO
• 6 paid holidays - 1 floating holiday
• Company‑paid life insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Competitive compensation.