Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Fairview Park (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide home-based skilled speech therapy in the Cleveland area. The role involves educating patients and families, coordinating with an interdisciplinary team, and ensuring safe, effective care in the patient’s preferred environment.

You will develop patient-specific plans of care, document progress, and participate in a comprehensive bonus program in addition to a guaranteed base hourly rate.

Qualifications

• A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience as a (SLP) in an acute care setting.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Capable of all physical demands.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based skilled speech therapy care for patients as directed by the attending physician.
• Educate patients and families and ensure the safety of the patient.
• Plan of Care: Develop an individualized ST plan of care and adjust as needs change.
• Guide the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities to improve functioning.
• Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and agency staff.
• Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.

Skills

Compassionate communicator

Patience

Attention to detail

Education

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

SCHEDULE

Part-Time, 3 days per week, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM

TERRITORY

Cleveland, Garfield Heights, Solon, Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Twinsburg, Northfield, Euclid, Highland Heights, Beachwood, Willowick, Willoughby, Mentor, Chesterland, Gates Mills, Mentor

AGENCY & COMPENSATION

Southwest General Home Health. $2,500.00 Sign On Bonus!

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

As a Speech Therapist the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients. Our clinical teams give our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment. Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Speech Therapist (ST). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey.

WHAT WE OFFER

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. We've launched a new guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous, uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day.

• We pay mileage
• additional bonus opportunities
• Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions.
• We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.
• Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

HOW YOU'LL WORK

You'll provide home-based skilled speech therapy care for patients as directed by the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Plan of Care: Develop an individualized ST plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change. Guide the patient in his/her use of therapeutic, creative and self-care activities for the purpose of improving functioning. Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff.
• Patient Outcomes: Use activities and home exercise programs to improve swallowing, breathing, cognition, speech and communication, and/or any other speech therapy related function.
• Minimize Patient Risk: Help decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decision.
• Family Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of speech therapy. Counsel and instruct patient and family on the disease/injury/disability and how to manage in all phases of speech therapy.
• Policies: Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Rules and Regulations: Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
• Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.

HARD & SOFT SKILLS

• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.

REQUIREMENTS

• A Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) with a current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum one-year experience as a (SLP) in an acute care setting.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Capable of all physical demands.

We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family. #INDSWG1 We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alternate Solutions Homecare Cleveland is a partner with Alternate Solutions Health Network. ASHN will never ask, nor require a candidate to provide money for work equipment and network access during the application process. If you become aware of any instances where you as a candidate are asked to provide information and do not believe it is a legitimate request from Humana or affiliate, please contact [e-mail] to validate the request.

Post-acute care is at the center of improving health outcomes. We care for patients where they spend the majority of their time – in their homes. This privileged position allows us to see things that are invisible to a patient’s primary care or hospital physician, and to deliver the best possible care tailored to each patient’s setting. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve away from hospital-centric care, our work, caring for patients in their homes becomes more important than ever.

We start at the facility bedside and coordinate each patient's transition back to their home, ensuring a smooth transition and that your care plan is right for them. We support complex, high-acuity, medically-at-risk aging patients. This is the most challenging group of individuals to serve, and we find it the most rewarding. And we do this all in partnership with health systems. Together we create a seamless care environment that enables patients to receive excellent care in the setting that best meets their needs.