Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
About the role
As a Speech Therapist, the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients. Our clinical teams give our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll interact with patients' families while caring for your patients and experience the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey.
Territory
Cleveland, Garfield Heights, Solon, Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Twinsburg, Northfield, Euclid, Highland Heights, Beachwood, Willowick, Willoughby, Mentor, Chesterland, Gates Mills, Mentor, and surrounding areas.
Schedule
3 weekdays; 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Pay
New guaranteed base hourly rate plus a generous uncapped bonus structure. Mileage is paid, and additional bonus opportunities are available. Sign On Bonus: $2,500.00.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexible plan options
- Paid time off
- 401k participation opportunity
- Company-paid life insurance
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
Responsibilities
- Provide home-based skilled speech therapy care for patients as directed by the attending physician
- Educate patients and their family members and ensure patient safety
- Develop an individualized speech therapy plan of care and adjust as needs change
- Guide the patient in therapeutic, creative, and self-care activities to improve functioning
- Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to the attending physician and agency staff
- Use activities and home exercise programs to improve swallowing, breathing, cognition, speech, communication, and related functions
- Help decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching preventative measures and decision-making
- Counsel patients and families on managing the disease/injury/disability in all phases of speech therapy
- Complete all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
- Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
- Communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors
- Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings
Requirements
- Current Speech Therapist license in the state of employment
- Minimum one-year experience as a Speech Therapist in an acute care setting
- Home care experience preferred
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in your name as a driver
- Capable of meeting all physical demands of the role
Skills
- Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude
- Patience when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers
- Strong attention to detail and observant nature
- Ability to follow directions accurately