Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health

LeadingAge Colorado; Kennebunk (ME); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home health care provider in Maine is seeking a part-time or per diem Speech Language Pathologist to conduct home health visits. The role involves assessing and developing treatment plans for clients with communication difficulties, providing a vital service to patients in their homes. With strong support and a focus on professional development, this is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off

Training and scholarship opportunities

Career advancement tracks

Qualifications

• License as a Speech Language Pathologist in Maine required.
• Certificate of clinical competence preferred.
• Solid computer skills and prior EMR experience valued.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits for assessments and therapeutic interventions.
• Develop and revise treatment plans based on evaluations.
• Educate clients and families on care and safety.

Skills

Communication

Therapeutic interventions

Patient education

Documentation

Computer skills

Education

Current license as a Speech Language Pathologist in Maine

Certificate of clinical competence in speech

Tools

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced
Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, for a part time or per diem opportunity performing
home health visits for our office located in Kennebunk, Maine.
• This office services adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout Kennebunk to Wells, Maine.*
Prior home care experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, SLP is a plus, but not required.
As a home care Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP Responsibilities:

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Perform thorough evaluations to assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic interventions for clients who are experiencing speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties.
• Develop a treatment plan based on the evaluation, physician's orders, and recommended goals.
• Continually assess and revise the speech therapy care plan, and participate with BAYADA clinicians in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

Speech Language Pathologist, SLP Qualifications:

• A current license as a Speech Language Pathologist in Maine
• Possess a certificate of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech and Hearing Association, or;
• Have the equivalent educational requirements, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, and work experience necessary for such a certificate, and be awaiting the opportunity to take the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association examination for certification, or;
• Have completed the necessary work and education requirements, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, and be in the process of accumulating the necessary supervised work experience required for certification.
• Solid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

Our employees are our greatest asset:

• To learn more about BAYADA Benefits, [click here](https://www.bayada.com/benefits/)
• Enjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.

• Feel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, and vision.
• Develop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.
• Advance your career with specially designed career tracks.
• Be recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.

As an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.
BAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in [here](https://www.bayada.com/50).
BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.