Speech-Language Pathologist Home Health

About the role

Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and providing skilled care to patients requiring speech therapy services in the home in conjunction with the patient, family and the interdisciplinary team, as ordered by the physician. The SLP will be responsible for clinical outcomes as well as industry benchmarks.

Responsibilities

• Provide, coordinate and oversee skilled intermittent care to patients and include instruction and education of patients and/or caregivers to promote maximal functional status, in the patient’s home.
• Regularly evaluates and re-evaluates patient status.
• Initiates, develops, implements and revises the patient’s plan of care (POC).
• Addresses all problems identified in the POC.
• Provides educational information to the patient/family/caregiver concerning knowledge deficits or needs regarding the patient’s condition.
• Communicates with other disciplines involved in the case as warranted.
• Reports signs/symptoms signaling a change in patient condition to the patient’s physician and case manager as needed.
• Reassesses the patient within 48 hours following a change in patient condition or discharge from a 24-hour or longer hospital stay, or as ordered by the physician.

Requirements

• Current SLP licensure to practice Speech Language in Washington State
• Recent clinical experience in a medical/surgical unit, rehab, or home health setting
• Current Washington State Driver’s license and proof of insurability
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
• Reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in Speech Language Pathology

Benefits

• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee discounts and perks on goods and services through TicketsAtWork (i.e., sporting events, hotel stays, movies, restaurants)
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Technology Discounts
• Mental Health Resources
• Baby Steps Maternity Program through FirstChoice Health

Pay

$44.13 – $70.61 per hour. Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate's years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.