Speech Language Pathologist

CommonSpirit Health at Home; Springfield (OH); On-site; USD 52,817 - 78,564; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization is seeking a skilled Speech Language Pathologist to join their team. This role involves assessing and treating patients with speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders, customizing therapy plans for home-based care. The ideal candidate should hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology and have an active SLP license. Experience and CPR/BLS certification are required. Join us in promoting compassionate care and enhancing patient outcomes in their own homes.

Qualifications

• Must be an active registered SLP license holder with certification from ASHA.
• Requires one-year Speech Therapy experience in a clinical setting.
• Current Driver's License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy in patients' homes to improve skills.
• Customize strategies to achieve individual goals.
• Maintain documentation of patient progress according to standards.
• Train family members to support therapy exercises.

Skills

Compassionate patient care

Communication skills

Documentation accuracy

Family training

Education

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Job Summary & Responsibilities

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join Community Mercy 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.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active registered SLP license in the state where 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 Driver’s 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

Community Mercy 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.

Pay Range

$38.34 - $57.03 /hour