SLP / Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health
About The Position
Adoration Home Health is seeking a dedicated Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to provide expert, patient-centered care in DeQueen, Arkansas. The role provides one-to-one care in patients’ homes, with independent work supported by a team. The schedule is PRN, with flexible scheduling options. Benefits may vary by employment status. The position involves evaluating patients’ speech and language difficulties, providing therapy and instruction, guiding patients and caregivers, and documenting progress and clinical notes in accordance with agency policy. Note: The posting’s qualification section refers to Occupational Therapy and Occupational Therapist licensure, despite the role being identified as a Speech Language Pathologist.
Requirements
- Graduate of an Occupational Therapy education program approved by CAPTE, as stated in the posting.
- Current Occupational Therapist licensure in the state, as stated in the posting.
- American Heart Association CPR certification; the posting says CPR certification may be offered and completed upon hire.
- Two years of experience in adult occupational therapy, as stated in the posting.
- Excellent observation, verbal and written communication, problem-solving, and basic math skills.
- Physical therapy skills per competency checklist.
Nice To Haves
- Home health experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with patients to evaluate their speech or language difficulty and determine whether continued therapy services are needed.
- Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices.
- Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with little or no speech capability.
- Educate and guide healthcare team members, patients, and caregivers on therapeutic exercises that support progress outside direct therapy sessions.
- Document appropriate progress and clinical notes, including the patient’s response to therapy, and submit visit documentation according to agency policy.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, including up to $5,000 for childcare
- Tuition discounts and reimbursement
- 401(k) with company match
- Mileage reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Access to wellness and discount programs, including Noom, SkinIO virtual skin cancer screening, childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, and travel and entertainment discounts
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