Speech Language Pathologist at Interim HealthCare Home Health and Hospice
Marne, MI 49435
About the Job
We are now hiring for the position of Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) within our skilled
homecare division. This is a part-time, pay-per-visit position.
Our Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Mileage reimbursement (54 cents per mile)
- Tablet with built-in Wi-Fi provided
- Paid training
- Employee referral bonuses
Our Culture
- We are family owned and operated, with a work environment that reflects this
- We are a team of hands-on leadership, hardworking clinicians, and supportive office staff with the same
- goal in mind: to provide the best one-on-one care for our patients
- Work-life balance is just as important to us as it is to you
- We value input from all those involved in patient care
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Essential Responsibilities
- Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments at appropriate time points as assigned.
- Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
- Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
- Regularly assesses changes in the patient’s status since the last visit/treatment day, and determines whether the planned services should be modified, performing a re-evaluation and obtaining revision orders from the physician as indicated.
- Counsels and educates the patient and family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward mutually established goals and in meeting healthcare related needs.
- Selects and teaches task-oriented therapeutic activities designed to improve comprehension and production of language in oral, signed or written modalities; speech and voice production; auditory training; speech reading; and communication strategies using multi-modal training (e.g. visual, auditory-visual, and tactile).
- Advises and consults with the family and/or other caregivers to promote patient progress and planning for discharge.
- Effectively communicates with other members of the interdisciplinary healthcare team providing care to promote coordination of patient care and planning for discharge.
- Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
- Completes and submits timely, legible, accurate, relevant and sufficient documentation (written or electronic) addressing the treatment and interventions provided, the response to the treatment and interventions, and the patient’s progress toward goals in accordance with professional standards of practice, policy and procedures, and payor requirements.
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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Essential Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Speech Language Program and active SLP license in Michigan
- In the last five (5) years, one (1) year of experience as an SLP
- Good clinical judgement, strong interpersonal skills, resourceful and compassionate
- Previous Home Health experience preferred
