Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health

Deercreekseniorliving; Tennessee; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving in Clarksville, TN is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist for a full-time position. The role involves providing speech therapy services, conducting evaluations, and developing plans of care in collaboration with patients and healthcare teams.

The ideal candidate must be licensed in the state, have at least one year of clinical experience, and possess strong communication skills. The position requires travel to various locations and may involve evening or weekend assignments.

Qualifications

• Current SLP licensure in the state of practice.
• At least one year of clinical experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environments related to speech/language function.
• Develop individualized plans of care.
• Communicate with physicians and other practitioners about care plans.
• Provide counseling and education to patients and families.

Skills

Time management

Problem-solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

SLP licensure in state of practice

Clinical practicum of at least nine months

Job description

Job Title

Speech-Language Pathologist

Job Location

Clarksville, TN

Job Type

Full-Time

Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist contracted or employed through the agency is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for speech therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Job Description or Independent Contractor Agreement.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses the home environment, and identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function as needed.
• Assumes responsibility for ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, family, and caregiver.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Provides patient, family, and caregiver counseling.
• Provides patient, family, and caregiver education.
• Prepares clinical notes.
• Communicates with the physician responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners, as appropriate, related to the current home health plan of care.
• Identifies functional speech-language deficits and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Participates in required case conferences, in-services and other meetings to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Maintains clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory.
• Identifies patient, family, and caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as appropriate.
• May supervise Home Health Aide in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.
• Participates in agency’s quality assessment and performance improvement program and agency-sponsored in-service trainings.
• Other appropriate services and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications & Requirements for the Position

• Current SLP licensure in state of practice. If state licensure is not required, must have completed or be in the process of completing a supervised clinical practicum of at least nine (9) months full-time.
• At least one (1) year of clinical experience working as a Speech-Language Pathologist in health care, home health experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May supervise Home Health Aide (HHA) as needed.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The job may require heavy use of office equipment, including computer, tablet, and phone. Must have the reasonable ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach, balance, see, talk, hear, and drive. Must be reasonably capable of lifting over twenty (20) pounds. Significant portion (>50%) of daily assignments may require travel to client/resident/patient locations or other work sites, via car or public transportation. Work schedule may occasionally require evening, night, holiday, or weekend assignments.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.