Speech Language Pathologist (58096)

Interim HealthCare; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 41,328 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PRN position

Mileage reimbursement

1:1 therapist-to-patient ratio

Flexible assignments

Online training and CEUs

Market competitive visit rates

Job summary

Interim HealthCare is seeking a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) in Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas. This PRN role focuses on delivering patient-centered home-based speech therapy to improve communication, swallowing and cognitive outcomes.

You will join a team that values one-to-one patient care, autonomy, and flexible assignments while offering mileage reimbursement and opportunities for CEUs.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Active SLP license in Indiana.
• Minimum 1 year of speech therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based speech therapy to patients with communication, swallowing or cognitive difficulties.
• Work with a home health team to implement patient plans of care and goals.
• Observe and evaluate patient communication, swallowing and information processing abilities.
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure goals are met.
• Assist with mouth, breathing and swallowing exercises, fluency and articulation.
• Educate patients and families on plan of care and safety practices.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Masters or Doctoral in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: IN FORT WAYNE - FORT WAYNE, IN 46825

Position Type: PRN

Job Shift: Day

Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

in Fort Wayne, IN and surrounding areas

Overview

Discover a new path in speech therapy that makes caring for patients personal and rewarding. As a Home Health SLP for Interim HealthCare®, you’ll help patients find hope and healing through home-based speech therapy designed to overcome their challenges and increase their quality of life.

Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health SLPs. We believe the best care happens at home where patients are at ease and therapy is customized to their unique needs. If you share our passion for personalized patient care, you are made for this!

Our Home Health Speech-Language Pathologists enjoy some excellent benefits:

• This position is PRN
• Market competitive visit rates
• Mileage reimbursement
• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs

Role Responsibilities

As a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide home-based speech therapy to patients having communication, swallowing or cognitive difficulties due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and OT, focused on the patient’s plan of care and established goals
• Observe and evaluate a patient’s ability to communicate, swallow and process information
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient goals are met
• Assist with mouth, breathing and swallowing exercises, fluency, articulation and reading
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, therapy goals, safety practices and self-care

Must-Haves

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and active SLP license in Indiana
• Minimum of 1 year of speech therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, critical thinking skills, strong communicator, empathy and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of SLPs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.