Speech Language Pathologist – Home Health

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC; Middlebury (VT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LiveWell Homecare Agency, LLC seeks a Home health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat adult and geriatric patients in clients' homes. The role focuses on comprehensive assessments, developing personalized treatment plans, and documenting progress in electronic medical records to support communication and swallowing disorders.

Responsibilities include conducting home visits, authoring treatment plans, and educating patients and caregivers to promote health, safety, and

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage with patients, families and caregivers.
• Ability to perform comprehensive assessments of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Proficiency in documenting observations, diagnoses and treatment plans clearly and accurately.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home visits within designated areas.
• Perform assessments to diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing issues.
• Develop, implement, and revise personalized treatment plans based on evaluations, physician’s orders, and client goals.
• Provide rehabilitative care and patient, family, or caregiver education to promote health, safety, and independence.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations using electronic medical records.

Skills

Communication skills

Assessment skills

Documentation skills

Education

ASHA Certification or equivalent

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Role:

Home health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) performing evaluations and therapeutic interventions for adult and geriatric patients in clients’ homes.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct home visits within designated areas.
• Perform assessments to diagnose speech, language, communication, and swallowing issues.
• Develop, implement, and revise personalized treatment plans based on evaluations, physician’s orders, and client goals.
• Provide rehabilitative care and patient, family, or caregiver education to promote health, safety, and independence.
• Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations using electronic medical records.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Certification from the American Speech and Hearing Association or equivalent educational and work experience.
• Experience with electronic medical records preferred.
• Strong communication, assessment, and documentation skills.