Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) / Speech Therapist (ST)
About The Position
Classic Home Care is seeking a motivated, compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to provide home health and home care services. The nurse-owned and operated skilled home health agency has served communities across Southeast Michigan since 2003, is based in Northville, Michigan, and is Joint Commission-accredited and Medicare-certified. This contingent position is suited to someone who learns quickly and works well in a collaborative, team-oriented environment. The Speech Language Pathologist provides services in speech pathology or audiology according to the physician’s plan of treatment and accepts patients referred by the patient care manager or designee. The role includes evaluating patient functioning, helping develop and revise care plans, setting goals, documenting and reporting responses to treatment or changes in condition, and educating patients, families, and care team members. Home visits and office meetings are required as indicated, as is participation in necessary in-service programs. Compensation includes visit rates of $63–$100 with mileage reimbursement or $68–$105 without mileage reimbursement; non-visit discharge rates of $5–$10; a $10 rate for non-visit transfers; and $30 per hour for orientation and in-service hours. Mileage reimbursement is non-taxed at $0.50 per mile after 30 miles per day.
Requirements
- Active Michigan Speech Therapy license.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in the applicant’s name as a driver.
- Agency-required auto insurance.
- Home health care experience preferred.
Nice To Haves
- Home health care experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide speech pathology or audiology services in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
- Accept patients referred by the patient care manager or designee.
- Demonstrate competency in agency-required skills at least twice per year.
- Assist the physician in assessing the patient’s level of functioning and developing or revising the plan of care, using appropriate tests for speech, hearing, and language disorders.
- Set appropriate goals for the patient.
- Record and report the patient’s response to treatment and changes in condition to the physician and/or patient care manager and case manager.
- Instruct and advise patients, families, and other health team personnel in speech pathology techniques that can help the patient.
- Promote disease prevention and eventual patient and caregiver independence, using agency materials as appropriate.
- Recommend audiologist hearing tests when necessary and check hearing aids.
- Conduct home visits and attend office meetings as indicated.
- Participate in necessary in-service programs.
Benefits
- 401(k) with 4% match
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
- Performance-based bonus
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
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