Speech Language Pathologist

Boost Home Healthcare - Framingham-Norwood; Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Job summary

Boost Home Healthcare - Framingham-Norwood is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to administer speech therapy services in patient homes. This role requires evaluations and consultations to support patients' wellness and independence.

The ideal candidate should have a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology, a minimum of one year in acute care, and be currently licensed. You will benefit from a supportive environment with flexible scheduling and performance bonuses.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state.
• Minimum of one year experience in an acute care setting.
• Completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum.

Responsibilities

• Gather background data and evaluate patients.
• Modify evaluation tools and recommend adaptive equipment.
• Provide full range of speech language pathology services.
• Consult with physicians on treatment changes.
• Supervise home health aides as needed.
• Evaluate outcomes and plan discharge.

Skills

Patient evaluation

Consultation with physicians

Supervision of home health aides

Speech language pathology services

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development

Do you love helping others live their best life possible? Are you passionate about promoting quality of life by providing world‑class care?

Inspired by nurses, Boost Home Healthcare makes it easier for patients to focus on recovery and wellness by personalizing and coordinating care. As a member of our team, you’ll play a key role in providing quality home healthcare, where patients are able to remain independent at their place of residence in the healthiest and happiest state of being possible.

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Supervisor or Manager, Speech therapy services are furnished only by or under the supervision of a qualified speech pathologist.

Why join our team

• Treated with respect and dignity
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supported in the field
• Flexible scheduling
• Bonuses based on performance

What you’ll be doing

• Gather background data, reviews referrals, selects and modifies evaluation tools, and evaluates patients determining the level of patient’s physical and psychosocial functioning.
• Reevaluate the patient’s progress during treatment at appropriate intervals, recommending, acquiring, and modifying necessary adaptive equipment to augment the patient's independence.
• Provide full range speech language pathology services as ordered by physician.
• Consult with physicians regarding change of treatment.
• Supervise home health aide as appropriate per state and federal guidelines.
• Evaluate outcomes and discharge planning.

What we’re looking for

• A passion to serve and help others live their best lives possible.
• A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology, and is licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state where they furnish services, -or-
• Successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in the process of completing), at least nine months of supervised full-time SLP experience, and has successfully completed a national examination approved by the Secretary.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing (refer to SLP state specific qualifications).
• Minimum of one (1) year in an acute care setting.