Home Health Speech Pathologist

About Us

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. Recognized as a Top Work Place for 12 consecutive years and Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We're committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day. As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day. We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life. We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Responsibilities

• Administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Administrator/Clinical Manager.
• Provides a full range of Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by physician.
• Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation, performs all skilled procedures.
• Consults with physicians regarding change of treatment, writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.
• Completes and submits an initial evaluation, including a plan of treatment and goals, to the physician for approval.
• Ensures recertification by a physician every 60 days if further treatment is to be continued.
• Writes a progress note each visit and a reevaluation when the expected duration of treatment is reached.
• Writes a summary upon patient's discharge.

Requirements

• A Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and is licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state where they furnish service.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years' experience as a Speech Therapist preferred.
• Home Health experience preferred.

Location

Office Location: Jackson, MI
Work Location: Jackson and surrounding areas

Benefits

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care.
• Company paid Short Term Disability.
• Company paid Life Insurance.
• 401(k) with Employer Match.
• Mileage Reimbursement.
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles.
• Pet Insurance.
• ID and Fraud Protection.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check performed by a third-party administrator in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive.