Speech Language Therapist / SLP (Home Health)

The role

The Speech Language Therapist will conduct evaluations and implement personalized plans of care for patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders. This role involves providing therapy in home environments and coordinating care with clinical team members.

What you will do

• Conduct thorough speech-language evaluations and assess the home environment.
• Develop and implement personalized plans of care for patients.
• Provide therapy using specialized techniques and equipment.
• Recommend appropriate communication aids and devices.
• Coordinate care with referring physicians and other clinical team members.
• Participate in case conferences, training sessions, and interdisciplinary meetings.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in speech-language pathology practices.
• Identify additional needs of patients and their families and make appropriate referrals.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapy programs and goals.

Required qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
• State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• At least one year of clinical experience in speech-language pathology.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification – hands-on training required.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Nice to have

• home health experience preferred

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Relocation Assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week)
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts (for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week)
• Disability, life, and AD&D insurance (for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week)
• Pet insurance (for employees regularly scheduled 30+ hours per week)

About the company

Mission Healthcare is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States, located in seven states. They provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum.