Home Health Speech Therapist

Adara Home Health • Blaine, MN

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Speech Therapist plans and provides care for clients with speech and language problems under the direction of their physician, with participation by family, a nurse, or another responsible person as necessary. The role operates in accordance with the Plan of Care and company policies and procedures and reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor.

This is a 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, with visits lasting approximately one to three hours per client. The position reports to the Blaine, Minnesota office and provides services in Blaine and surrounding cities.

The base salary range is $40–$55 per hour. Compensation is determined by factors including relevant experience, skills, certifications, job level, supervisory status, and location. Benefits are based on full-time eligibility.

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the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and a current Minnesota license to practice; the license must not have been revoked or suspended and must have no limitations or restrictions.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 per day.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
• Proof of negative Mantoux test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
• U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
• Disclose 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 some basic informal audiological assessments.
• Participate in developing the Plan of Care; establish reasonable treatment goals, keep treatment care plans current, reassess clients, and make recommendations.
• Provide speech therapy treatments, procedures, evaluations, and diagnostic tests under the direction of the physician for clients for whom therapy has been medically prescribed.
• Maintain appropriate visit records, including evaluations and plans of care, visit frequency, and clients’ responses.
• Demonstrate and provide guidance for therapy to people involved in the client’s care, and guide clients in the use of communicative devices.
• Participate in case conferences as indicated.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes and report clients’ responses to treatment or changes in condition to the physician and Area Clinical Manager.
• Provide education programs on speech and language; participate in in-service programs.
• Provide families with information, support, and encouragement, and instruct them on home therapy programs.
• Assist individuals and families in accepting and adjusting 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, participate in the team concept, and maintain confidentiality of information about clients, families, and employees.
• Maintain a safe client environment and report suspected vulnerable-client abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation to the office.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity for productivity bonuses in addition to base salary.
• Ability to manage your schedule.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D coverage, subject to full-time eligibility.
• Pet insurance, subject to full-time eligibility.
• 401(k), 100% vested upon eligibility, subject to full-time eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time