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 services in Southeast Michigan. The nurse-owned and operated agency has served the area since 2003 and is Joint Commission-accredited and Medicare-certified. The role is described as contingent and involves home visits, office meetings as indicated, and participation in required in-service programs. The position provides speech pathology or audiology services according to the physician’s plan of treatment and accepts patients referred by the patient care manager or designee. Compensation is visit-based, with rates and mileage reimbursement varying by arrangement; orientation and in-service hours are paid hourly.
Requirements
- Active Michigan Speech Therapy license.
- Reliable transportation.
- Valid driver’s license and auto insurance in the applicant’s name as a driver.
- 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 agency-required competencies at least twice a year.
- Assist the physician in assessing patient functioning and developing or revising the plan of care using appropriate speech, hearing, and language tests; establish appropriate patient goals.
- Record and report patient responses 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 on speech pathology matters 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.
- Attend office meetings as indicated and participate in necessary in-service programs.
Benefits
- 401(k) with 4% match
- 401(k) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
- Performance-based bonus
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
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