Speech Language Pathologist

BAYADA Home Health Care•Sewell, NJ

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA is recruiting a compassionate part-time Speech Language Pathologist to serve patients in territories throughout Camden and Gloucester Counties. The position provides speech therapy in patients’ homes, supporting their comfort, independence, safety, and dignity as they transition from hospital discharge to living at home. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients experiencing speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties. The therapist develops and revises treatment plans based on evaluations, physician orders, and recommended goals, and participates in multidisciplinary care planning with BAYADA clinicians. The role also includes educating patients and their representatives about rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living, and making home visits within assigned geographic territories. The position offers flexible scheduling, primarily during daytime hours, 1:1 hands-on training supplemented by virtual learning, 24/7 clinical support, and continued education and training. Compensation is listed as $60.00–$68.00 per point, depending on qualifications and status, and is subject to negotiation. PTO and benefits offerings are based on commitment level.

Requirements

Current license as a Speech Language Pathologist.
At least one year of recent work experience as a Speech Therapist.
One of the following: a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; equivalent educational requirements and work experience for the certificate while awaiting the opportunity to take the ASHA certification examination; or completed education and work requirements while accumulating supervised work experience required for certification.
Ability to travel to assigned cases.
Calm and reassuring presence, active listening skills, excellent assessment skills, and strong written and verbal communication.
Ability to provide patient care with compassion, excellence, and reliability.

Nice To Haves

Previous home healthcare experience is welcomed but not required.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations to assess and diagnose speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties and provide therapeutic interventions.
Develop treatment plans based on evaluations, physician orders, and recommended goals.
Continually assess and revise speech therapy care plans.
Participate with BAYADA clinicians in multidisciplinary care planning, as appropriate.
Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that promote health, safety, and independent living.
Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
Provide compassionate care that supports patients’ comfort, independence, safety, and dignity.
Advocate for clients’ needs and provide direct one-to-one client care.