Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Interim HealthCare - Ringling Group • Pueblo, CO

81d • Remote

About The Position

Discover a new path in speech therapy that makes caring for patients personal and rewarding. As a Home Health SLP for Interim HealthCare®, you’ll help patients find hope and healing through home-based speech therapy designed to overcome their challenges and increase their quality of life. Interim HealthCare is the nation's first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health SLPs. We believe the best care happens at home where patients are at ease and therapy is customized to their unique needs. If you share our passion for personalized patient care, you are made for this!

Requirements

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and active SLP license in Colorado
• Minimum of 1 year of direct client care speech therapy experience in the last 5 years, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR Certification (demonstration course required)
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, critical thinking skills, strong communicator, empathy and compassion
• No Covid Vaccination Requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based speech therapy to patients having communication, swallowing or cognitive difficulties due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and OT, focused on the patient’s plan of care and established goals
• Observe and evaluate a patient’s ability to communicate, swallow and process information
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient goals are met
• Assist with mouth, breathing and swallowing exercises, fluency, articulation and reading
• Educate patient and family on plan of care,/ therapy goals, safety practices and self-care

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay with travel time and mileage reimbursement
• Holiday pay and Paid Time Off for full-time employees
• Medical and life insurance for full-time employees
• Dental, vision, and supplemental insurance available for all employees
• Paid Family and Medical Leave
• One-on-one patient care that allows you to make a meaningful impact
• Flexible scheduling designed to support work-life balance
• Supportive management team dedicated to your success
• Continuing education benefits and discounted tuition through Colorado Christian University and Rasmussen University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level