Speech Language Pathologist-Senior Living Visits

BAYADA Home Health Care; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Training and scholarship opportunities

Job summary

BAYADA Home Health Care, Inc. is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a per diem home health position serving clients in the Reading area, Sinking Spring and surrounding communities.

The role involves evaluating and treating adult and geriatric patients in their homes, with a multidisciplinary team approach. Qualified candidates hold a PA SLP license and ASHA CCC-SLP or eligibility, with EMR proficiency and prior home health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current PA license to practice Speech-Language Pathology.
• ASHA CCC-SLP or eligibility to pursue certification.
• Equivalent education and supervised experience required for certification.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories around Reading, PA.
• Perform evaluations to diagnose and treat speech, language, communication, or swallowing issues.
• Develop and adjust treatment plans based on physician orders and goals.
• Collaborate with BAYADA clinicians as part of the multidisciplinary team.
• Educate clients and families on rehabilitative care to support independence at home.
• Document observations and interventions accurately using the EMR touchpad tablet.

Education

PA Speech-Language Pathologist license

ASHA CCC-SLP or eligibility

Equivalent education/work experience for certification

EMR experience

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, for a per diem opportunity performing home health visits for our senior living visits office. This office services adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout Sinking Spring and surrounding areas.

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 Pennsylvania.
• 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:

• 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.

Additional Information:

Base Pay, depending upon qualifications and subject to negotiation:

$70.00 - $80.00 per point

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.

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.