Speech-Language Pathologist Per Diem

Mozaic Senior Life; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Home care setting

Job summary

Mozaic Senior Life is seeking a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide skilled services in clients' homes as a per diem role in Connecticut. The SLP will evaluate, treat, and document communication and swallowing needs while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team and families.

The position requires a Master's degree in SLP, CT license, CCC-SLP eligibility, and at least 1 year of related clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience in long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, home care, or related setting.
• Current Connecticut SLP license.
• ASHA CCC-SLP or eligibility.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience with older adults and speech, language, cognitive, or swallowing disorders preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evaluations and treatments in clients' homes.
• Treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Educate clients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Communicate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.
• Complete clinical documentation within established timeframes.
• Record billable treatment time per Home Care procedures.
• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling.
• Maintain knowledge of evidence-based practices in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Provide compassionate, person-centered care to older adults.

Skills

Independent work

Clinical communication

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Connecticut SLP license

ASHA CCC-SLP (or eligibility)

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Home Care | Per Diem

Mozaic Senior Life is seeking a compassionate and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide skilled speech therapy services to clients in their homes. The SLP will evaluate, treat, and document speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs while working collaboratively with clients, families, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.

This is a per diem position with flexibility to accommodate client and departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional speech-language pathology evaluations and treatments in clients' homes.

• Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders related to injury, surgery, acute or chronic illness, or other medical conditions.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on client needs and goals.

• Educate clients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals on strategies and techniques to maximize function, communication, independence, and safety.

• Monitor client progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate.

• Communicate effectively with physicians and members of the interdisciplinary team regarding client status and treatment recommendations.

• Complete all required clinical documentation accurately and within established timeframes.

• Accurately record billable treatment time in accordance with Medical Home Care procedures.

• Demonstrate flexibility in scheduling to meet client and departmental needs.

• Maintain current knowledge of evidence-based practices and professional standards in Speech-Language Pathology.

• Provide compassionate, respectful, and person-centered care to older adults and individuals with complex medical needs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.

• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience in long-term care, acute care, rehabilitation, home care, or a related setting.

• Current Connecticut Speech-Language Pathology license.

• Current ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or eligibility, as applicable.

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Strong clinical, communication, organizational, and documentation skills.

• Ability to work independently while functioning effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.

• Experience working with older adults and individuals with speech, language, cognitive, and/or swallowing disorders preferred.

Why Join Mozaic Senior Life?

Join a team dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care that helps older adults maintain their independence, safety, communication, and quality of life in the comfort of their own homes.

If you are an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist who values meaningful patient relationships and enjoys providing individualized care in a home-care setting, we encourage you to apply.

Mozaic Senior Life is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).