Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health Care

AmeriStaff Services; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Supportive team environment

Direct patient impact

Job summary

OakMed West Home Nursing & Rehabilitation is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to deliver high-quality, in-home care in the Grand Rapids area. You will evaluate patients, develop treatment plans, and provide 1:1 therapy in patients' homes.

The role offers autonomy with a flexible schedule, opportunities to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and the chance to impact patients' communication and swallowing abilities directly in their own environment.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Current State of Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Minimum of one year of experience preferred (home health or clinical setting).
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients to determine speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing deficits.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Provide skilled speech therapy interventions in the home setting.
• Monitor patient progress and revise treatment plans as needed to achieve established goals.
• Educate patients, family members, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, safety techniques, communication strategies, and home exercise programs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Complete required assessments, evaluations, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary care planning activities.
• Identify changes in patient condition and communicate findings to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• Promote patient independence, safety, and quality of life.

Education

Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program

State of Michigan licensed Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

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About the Role

Are you looking for a rewarding speech pathology career that offers true autonomy, a flexible schedule, and the opportunity to make a deeply personal impact? OakMed West Home Nursing & Rehabilitation can help you with that!

OakMed West is seeking compassionate, licensed Speech Language Pathologists (SLP) to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care directly to patients in the comfort of their homes. In this role, you will evaluate patients to identify speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders through clinical assessments, standardized tests, and patient interviews —all within the comfort of their homes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluate patients to determine speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing deficits.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders.
• Provide skilled speech therapy interventions in the home setting.
• Monitor patient progress and revise treatment plans as needed to achieve established goals.
• Educate patients, family members, and caregivers regarding treatment plans, safety techniques, communication strategies, and home exercise programs.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Complete required assessments, evaluations, progress notes, recertifications, and discharge summaries.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
• Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary care planning activities.
• Identify changes in patient condition and communicate findings to the appropriate healthcare provider.
• Promote patient independence, safety, and quality of life.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
• Current Speech Therapist (SLT) license in the State of Michigan
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience preferred (home health or clinical setting)
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
• Ability to meet physical demands including lifting up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• CPR certification preferred

Why Join Us:

• Flexible Scheduling: Shape your daily schedule around your personal life and achieve a genuine work-life balance.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work independently in the field while staying connected to a deeply collaborative team.
• Opportunity to Make a Direct Impact: Experience the reward of treating patients 1:1 in their own environment, where you can see the direct results of your care.

About OakMed Home Nursing & Rehabilitation

OakMed West specializes in providing high-quality in‑home healthcare services for patients throughout the greater Grand Rapids area. Our mission is to deliver compassionate care while supporting healthcare professionals with a flexible and supportive work environment.