Speech Language Pathologists

Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice; Billings Mobile Manor (VT); Hybrid; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $4,000

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice is looking for compassionate and qualified Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) to join their team in Rutland County. The positions offer flexibility and an opportunity to work with adult and pediatric patients in home health settings.

As an SLP, you'll provide skilled therapy services, develop treatment plans, and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team to ensure quality patient care. Competitive pay and benefits, including a sign-on bonus, are offered.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of practice.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA required for adult.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled speech therapy services to patients in home or facility.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide therapeutic interventions.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure holistic care.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Patient assessment

Communication disorders

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Overview

VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is seeking compassionate and motivated Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs) to join our team in Rutland County. We are hiring for part-time and/or per diem positions working with adult and/or pediatric patients in the home health setting.

Are you looking to grow your career in a supportive, mission-driven organization that values flexibility, autonomy, and high-quality patient care? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

ABOUT US

Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agencies delivering a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite.

POSITION SUMMARY

As an SLP, you will provide skilled speech therapy services to patients in the home, facility, or educational environment as part of an interdisciplinary care team. The SLP evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic interventions to address communication disorders, swallowing difficulties, developmental delays, and cognitive-linguistic impairments resulting from injury, illness, disability, or developmental conditions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs comprehensive (OASIS and SLP) assessments of assigned patients including, but not limited to psychosocial, educational, safety and risk factor parameters, as evidenced by clinical documentation.
• Actively manages and adjusts patient schedules to meet productivity goals and patient care needs, including coordinating schedule changes and communicating updates to supervisors.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments of patients' communication, cognitive, developmental, and/or swallowing status.
• Develops and implements individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs.
• Provides direct speech, language, voice, fluency, cognitive, and swallowing therapy services in the patient's home.
• For pediatric patients, supports speech/language development, feeding and swallowing skills, and caregiver education.
• For adult patients, addresses communication, cognition, and swallowing deficits related to stroke, neurological conditions, injury, or illness.
• Instructs and educates patients, caregivers, and family members regarding goals and home exercise programs.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members (nursing, PT, OT, social work) to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
• Monitors and documents progress toward established goals and adjust plans as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master\'s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of practice.
• Home health experience a plus.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) required for adult.
• Valid driver\'s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

SCHEDULE & BENEFITS

We offer flexible scheduling options for part-time and per diem clinicians, allowing you to build a schedule that supports both patient needs and work-life balance.

• Eligible positions may include:
• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on bonus up to $4,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Continuing education assistance and CEU opportunities

READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

We understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!