Home Health Speech Therapist

Adara Home Health, Inc.•Blaine, MN

15d•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Therapist plans and provides services to clients with speech and language problems under the direction of their physician, with participation by family members, nurses, or other responsible persons as needed. All work is performed according to the Plan of Care and company policies and procedures. The position reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor. This is a full-time or part-time position with a flexible schedule during office hours, Monday through Friday. The therapist travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, which may take one to three hours per client. The position reports to the Blaine, Minnesota office and serves Blaine and surrounding cities. Adara Home Health describes its home care careers as offering flexibility and the ability to manage one’s own schedule, with an emphasis on valuing employees as individuals and respecting work-life balance. Full-time-eligible benefits include potential productivity bonuses in addition to base salary, schedule management, mileage reimbursement, medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, pet insurance, and a 401(k) that is 100% vested upon eligibility. The stated base salary range is $90,000–$105,000 per year; compensation depends on factors including relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program with a master’s degree or higher.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech pathology granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association.
Currently licensed to practice in Minnesota; the license must not have been revoked or suspended and must be without limitations or restrictions.
At least two years of experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience.
Strong interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation to travel to multiple company business stops each day.
A valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
Proof of a negative Mantoux test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
Disclosure of convictions and criminal history records pertaining to crimes related to the provision of health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience preferred.
Current CPR certification highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Administer speech and language evaluations and basic informal audiological assessments, and participate in developing the Plan of Care.
Set reasonable treatment goals, keep treatment care plans current, reassess clients, and make recommendations.
Provide speech therapy treatments, procedures, evaluations, and diagnostic tests for clients under physician direction when therapy is medically prescribed.
Maintain appropriate visit records, including evaluations, plans of care, visit frequency, and client responses.
Demonstrate therapy and provide guidance to all people involved in a client’s care.
Guide clients in the use of communicative devices.
Participate in case conferences as indicated.
Prepare clinical and progress notes, and report clients’ treatment responses or changes in condition to the physician and Area Clinical Manager.
Provide education programs on speech and language and participate in in-service programs.
Give families information, support, and encouragement; instruct clients’ families on home therapy programs.
Help individuals and families accept and adjust positively to physical, mental, and social limitations.
Participate in developing community resources to meet clients’ needs.
Maintain positive and effective communication with employees and others, and participate in the team concept.
Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, families, and employees.
Maintain a safe client environment and report suspected abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of vulnerable clients to the office.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.