Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Southeast Michigan Talent Pool
About The Position
Optimal Care is growing and seeking to connect with talented individuals for future opportunities. This role involves helping patients regain their ability to communicate, swallow safely, and improve their quality of life from home. As a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP), you will evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders through individualized therapy plans. You will deliver evidence-based therapy under physician orders to support patient recovery and enhance everyday living. This position is ideal for a compassionate, patient-focused SLP who enjoys building relationships. Responsibilities include comprehensive evaluations, developing and implementing treatment plans, collaborating with the care team, educating patients and caregivers, and maintaining accurate clinical documentation. The goal is to help patients overcome challenges and support 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
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a Speech Therapist
- Home Health experience
- 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
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans.
- Deliver evidence-based therapy under physician orders.
- 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
