Speech Therapist (ST)
Adaptive Home Health · Macomb, MI · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcare$100k–$130k/yrFull-time
What You Will Do
- Own outcomes, not just visits: you are accountable for the patient’s SLP plan, progression, and functional outcomes.
- Complete comprehensive in-home SLP evaluations and deliver skilled SLP visits.
- Assess and treat (as ordered/clinically indicated): Aphasia and other communication disorders, Cognitive-communication impairment (attention, memory, executive function) impacting safety and independence, Dysphagia screening/assessment and swallow safety education (within home health scope and orders).
- Build and execute a clear plan of care with measurable, functional goals.
- Drive multidisciplinary coordination: communicate changes in condition, align on orders, and keep the care team moving.
- Coach patients/caregivers with practical strategies and routines that actually get done.
- Document promptly and thoroughly — defensible, efficient, and consistent.
Why Adaptive
- Operations that back you up: you are supported by an experienced clinical and operational team so you can focus on patient care, not chasing logistics.
- Clear productivity model with upside: you are paid per productivity point with clear expectations (market-specific).
- Schedule flexibility: we build schedules to make field work sustainable, and we support smart routing and coordination so your day is predictable whenever possible.
- Cutting-edge tech built for clinicians: charting tools reduce documentation burden, and scheduling (launching soon) will streamline routing/coordination and reduce last-minute changes.
- Mission-driven work: we are here to expand access to high-quality home health care, and we want clinicians who take pride in raising the standard.
Must Haves
- Active Michigan SLP license (in good standing)
- Strong clinical reasoning and ability to operate independently in the field
- Comfort identifying red flags and escalating changes in condition to RN/MD
- Strong caregiver education skills (teach-back, carryover planning)
- Strong communication and documentation
- Reliable follow-through on orders, frequencies, and patient goals
- Current driver’s license and comfort with daily travel across assigned territory
Nice to Haves
- Prior home health experience
- High-signal neuro experience (stroke, aphasia, cognitive impairment)
- Dysphagia-related experience appropriate for home health
Compensation Range
$100K - $130K