Speech Language Pathologist

Boost Home Healthcare - North Shore (MA); Southborough (MA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Company parties

Competitive salary

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

Boost Home Healthcare - North Shore (MA) is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide intermittent home-based therapy. You will work under physician orders to deliver speech-language pathology services in patients' homes, coordinating with the Director of Clinical Services and supervising staff as needed.

The role requires a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and active licensure in Massachusetts, with relevant supervised practicum and experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and state licensure.
• Licensed SLP with required credentials to practice in the state.
• Completion of 350 clock hours of supervised practicum prior to practice.
• At least nine months of supervised full-time SLP experience.
• Passing a nationally approved examination for SLP licensure.
• Current licensure in the state(s) where services are provided.

Responsibilities

• Gather background data, review referrals, select evaluation tools, and assess patients’ functioning.
• Reevaluate progress during treatment and modify adaptive equipment to enhance independence.
• Provide full range speech language pathology services as ordered by physician.
• Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment.
• Supervise home health aide as required by state and federal guidelines.
• Evaluate outcomes and plan discharge.

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist (MA)

350 clock hours supervised practicum

9 months supervised full-time SLP experience

National examination (ASHA/Secretary approved)

State licensure in practicing state

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement

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.