Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – West Michigan Talent Pool

Optimal Care - Evergreen • Grand Rapids, MI

9d • $81,000 - $86,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Optimal Care is building a talent pool for future opportunities and invites candidates to submit a resume for consideration. The Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders through individualized therapy plans that support patient independence and functional goals. The SLP works under physician orders and the established plan of care to deliver evidence-based therapy in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes.

The role involves comprehensive evaluations; developing and implementing individualized treatment plans; collaborating with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team; educating patients and caregivers; and maintaining clinical documentation that meets regulatory and reimbursement requirements. The position is based around the Grand Rapids, Michigan office and serves Kent, Ottawa, and Ionia counties. It requires daily travel throughout the service area. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Reliable transportation, a valid driver’s license, and valid automobile insurance coverage.
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate professionally and effectively with staff, patients, and caregivers.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills, organization, and attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to operate computer equipment, fax, and photocopy machines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• At least 2 years of experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Home Health experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans under physician orders and the established plan of care.
• Deliver evidence-based therapy to help patients meet functional goals and improve independence.
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and caregivers.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation that meets regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
• Travel daily within the service area to provide care in patients’ homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes.

Benefits

• Mileage reimbursement.
• At least 3 weeks of paid time off for full-time employees; part-time and per-diem employees 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time