Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathologist (10536)

Summit Home Care & Hospice; Washington (IN); Hybrid; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Free continuing education (CEUs)

Job summary

Summit Home Care & Hospice is looking for a motivated Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathologist to provide speech therapy services. This part-time role offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity to serve patients in their homes in Washington, IN, and surrounding areas.

The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in speech-language pathology and a minimum of one year of clinical experience. Summit offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, paid time off, and mileage reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology preferred.
• Possesses current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with a reliable automobile.

Responsibilities

• Implement standards of care for speech-language pathology services.
• Conduct evaluations and assess the home environment.
• Administer speech therapy programs using specialized techniques.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology

Job description

Summit Home Care and Hospice is searching for an experienced and motivated Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. We’re committed to providing comprehensive healthcare services in the comfort of our patients' homes to positively impact quality of life by redefining the delivery of care.

Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathologist

• Part-Time: Monday - Friday; 20 Hours/Week (Flexible Scheduling)
• Coverage Location: Washington, IN & Surrounding Areas (Including Daviess, Martin, Knox & Dubois Counties)
• Travel: Required + Mileage Reimbursement
• Work Setting: On the Road for Patient Visits & Training at the Local Office or Remotely
• Compensation: Pay per Visit (Rates Vary Depending on Service, Experience & Coverage Area)

Responsibilities

• The Speech Therapist/Speech-Language Pathologist is responsible for implementation of standards of care for speech-language pathology services and for adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.
• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient's function.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Works with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
• As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
• Maintains clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
• Instruct patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime as indicated.
• May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech-language pathology services.

Qualifications

• Possesses a master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP).
• Must meet either of the following requirements: be licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the State in which the individual furnishes such service; or if the State does not license speech-language pathologists: must have successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or is in the process of accumulating such supervised clinical experience); performed not less than 9 months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master's or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field; and successfully completed an approved national examination in SLP.
• A minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology is preferred.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.
• Recent TB test required.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.

Why Summit?

We offer a well-rounded benefits package to support you both at work and at home. Full-time team members have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with extras like life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, telehealth services, and a 401(k) with company match. Part-time employees are also eligible for many of these great benefits. We also offer paid time off, six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate your birthday, paid sick time, and free continuing education (CEUs) for full-time and part-time staff. Because our roles involve travel, we provide mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs. To make your day-to-day easier, we also provide AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.