Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Contra Costa
About The Position
CVHCare is seeking a Speech and Language Pathologist to provide home health clinical services in Contra Costa County. The position diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent speech, voice, swallowing, and related disorders. The clinician assesses the nature and extent of impairments, records and analyzes speech, language, and swallowing irregularities, and helps patients develop or recover communication skills and maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities. The SLP participates in case conferences, in-services, and other meetings remotely to support coordinated and comprehensive care. In this home health role, the clinician sets their own schedule and works independently with support from the agency. The position is not remote and involves work across multiple locations in the assigned service areas. Entry-level candidates are welcome, and prior home health experience is not required. The role is listed as per diem, with a minimum of six visits per week, and requires attendance at one week of orientation and training. Compensation is listed as up to $140,000 per year; the posting notes that the stated starting rate is based on employees working a full-time schedule.
Requirements
- Valid California Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) license in good standing; the posting also lists a Speech-Language Pathology License as required.
- Successful completion of a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY) under the supervision of a licensed professional.
- Reliable transportation and auto insurance.
- CPR/BLS certification; BLS certification is listed as required.
- Good computer skills and ability to complete EMR documentation in a timely manner.
- Ability to attend one week of orientation and training.
- The posting lists an SLPA License as required.
- Open to entry-level candidates; prior home health experience is not required.
Nice To Haves
- One year of SLP experience preferred.
- One year of home health experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose, treat, and help prevent speech, voice, swallowing, and related disorders.
- Assess impairment and record and analyze speech, language, and swallowing irregularities.
- Help patients develop or recover reliable communication skills and maximize speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities.
- Participate in case conferences, in-services, and other meetings remotely to support coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Complete EMR documentation in a timely manner.
- Attend one week of orientation and training.
Benefits
- Flexible scheduling
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
- Medical bag
- Cell phone with data plan
- Personal protective equipment (PPE)
- Company-paid health insurance
- Company-paid dental insurance
- Company-paid vision insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Accident plan
- 401(k) savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Savings Account
- Paid time off
- Holiday pay
- Promotional opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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