Speech Language Pathologist

Careage Home Health - Pierce County•DuPont, WA

19h•Remote

About The Position

Careage Home Health is looking for a Compassionate and Dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who can travel to patients within Pierce County! Our employees are more than just coworkers – they are family – just like our patients! Working at Careage Home Health, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us! A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology
Currently licensed to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in Washington State
Ability to travel within Pierce and/or Thurston County, require
Candidates must be able to travel to multiple patient's homes daily throughout Pierce County

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years’ experience, preferred
Home Health experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Provide a full range of Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by the patient's physician.
Participate with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
Instruct patients and family members in home programs.
Comply with Medicare documentation requirements.
Help develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
Advise and consult with the family and other Agency personnel.
Participate in in-service programs.
Appropriately utilize ICD-10 codes.
Participate in QAPI activities as assigned.
Any other duties as required by the Director of Clinical Services.