Speech Therapist

Provident Behavioral Health; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Provident Behavioral Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide in-home evaluations and therapy for adults and seniors in community programs. You will develop individualized care plans and deliver evidence-based interventions to support safety, independence, and communication.

The role requires coordinating with nurses, therapists, caregivers, and families, educating clients on strategies and equipment, and meticulous documentation in line with regulatory and payer requirements.

Qualifications

• Licensed/certified Speech Language Pathologist with knowledge of adult/senior speech and swallowing care.
• Strong clinical judgment to assess complex communication and swallowing needs.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and ability to work collaboratively in a home setting.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and adherence to compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home evaluations for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized care plans and deliver evidence-based therapy to support safety and independence.
• Partner with nurses, therapists, caregivers, and families to coordinate care and promote effective communication.
• Educate clients and caregivers on communication strategies and appropriate equipment use.
• Document assessments, interventions, and progress according to regulatory and payer requirements.

Skills

Licensed SLP

Adult & senior care

Clinical judgment

Communication & empathy

Home-based care collaboration

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist

providing compassionate, person-centered care in home-based community programs for adults and seniors.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home evaluations for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Develop individualized care plans and deliver evidence-based therapy to support safety and independence.
• Partner with nurses, therapists, caregivers, and families to coordinate care and promote effective communication.
• Educate clients and caregivers on communication strategies and appropriate equipment use.
• Document assessments, interventions, and progress according to regulatory and payer requirements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Licensed/certified Speech Language Pathologist with knowledge of adult/senior speech and swallowing care.
• Strong clinical judgment to assess complex communication and swallowing needs.
• Excellent communication, empathy, and ability to work collaboratively in a home setting.
• Proficiency in clinical documentation and adherence to compliance standards.