Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Metro Detroit Talent Pool
About The Position
Help patients regain their ability to communicate, swallow safely, and improve their quality of life from the comfort of home. As a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), you'll evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders through individualized therapy plans designed to help patients achieve greater independence and reach their functional goals. Working under physician orders and the established plan of care, you'll deliver evidence-based therapy that supports meaningful recovery and enhances everyday living. This role is ideal for a compassionate, patient-focused Speech-Language Pathologist who enjoys building relationships and making a lasting impact. You'll perform comprehensive evaluations, develop and implement individualized treatment plans, collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team, educate patients and caregivers, and maintain accurate clinical documentation that meets regulatory and reimbursement requirements. Through your clinical expertise and commitment to exceptional care, you'll help patients overcome communication and swallowing challenges while supporting Optimal Care's mission of delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare.
Requirements
- A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology
- State Licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist
- Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage
- Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff, patients, and caregivers
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Able to demonstrate problem-solving and conflict resolution, organization, and attention to detail
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to operate computer equipment, FAX, and photocopy machines
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Speech Therapist
- Home Health experience
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans.
- Deliver evidence-based therapy.
- Perform comprehensive evaluations.
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
- Educate patients and caregivers.
- Maintain accurate clinical documentation that meets regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
Benefits
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off for Full Time
- Part Time/Per Diem also accrue Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
- Company paid Short Term Disability
- Company paid Life Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Pet Insurance
- ID and Fraud Protection
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
