Speech Language Pathologist

CommonSpirit Health at Home; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Home is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join the VNA Home Health team. The SLP will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders in patients' homes, with individualized treatment plans and collaboration with families and other health professionals.

Responsibilities include delivering in-home therapy, tailoring strategies to patient goals, documenting progress per regulatory standards, and training families to

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Active state SLP license and CCC-SLP (ASHA).
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Minimum 1 year clinical SLP experience.
• Valid driver's license.
• Must comply with applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to patients in their homes to improve speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing.
• Customize therapy strategies to meet individual patient goals.
• Document patient progress and treatment outcomes to regulatory standards.
• Train family members to support home-based therapy.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This is a PRN Position

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join VNA Home Health team. The Speech Therapist will assess, diagnose and treat patients with speech, language, communication and swallowing disorders for patients in their homes. This role involves developing individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs and working collaboratively with families and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Provide therapy to patients in their homes, including techniques to improve speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing skills.
• Customize therapy strategies to meet individual patient goals and objectives.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress, treatment goals, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards.
• Provide training and support for family members to assist with therapeutic exercise and strategies at home.

Job Requirements

Qualifications:

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active registered SLP license in the state which you practice and certification (CCC‑SLP) from ASHA.
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification
• One-year Speech Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
• Current Drivers License
• Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Where You'll Work

VNA is a full-service health care organization that believes the best place for someone to get better is in their own home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.