Home Health Speech Pathologist

Optimal Care • Indianapolis, IN

2d • $39 - $42 • Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing disorders through individualized therapy plans that support patients’ independence and functional goals. Working under physician orders and the established plan of care, the clinician provides evidence-based therapy to patients in their homes, assisted living facilities, or nursing homes. The position involves daily travel within the Indianapolis, Carmel, and surrounding service area and is based at the Carmel, Indiana office. Hours are PRN during Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The clinician performs comprehensive evaluations; develops and implements individualized treatment plans; collaborates with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team; educates patients and caregivers; and maintains accurate clinical documentation that meets regulatory and reimbursement requirements. The role calls for a compassionate, patient-focused clinician who builds relationships and contributes to high-quality, patient-centered care.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. The company offers reasonable accommodations throughout the application process and employment and is an equal-opportunity employer.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Reliable transportation, a 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.
• 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

• Minimum of 2 years of 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 under physician orders and the established plan of care.
• Provide evidence-based therapy to help patients achieve greater independence and functional goals.
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations.
• 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.
• Paid time off: minimum of 3 weeks 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: Part-time