Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health SLP

BAYADA Home Health Care • Arvada, CO

4d • $60 - $70 • Onsite

About The Position

BAYADA Home Health Care is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a per diem, per-visit opportunity providing home health visits to adult and geriatric patients. At least one year of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist is required; prior home health experience is not required.

The SLP is an integral member of a multidisciplinary health care team providing rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients so they can receive medical care at home. The position involves visiting clients in designated geographic territories, evaluating and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing difficulties, and coordinating care with BAYADA clinicians as appropriate. The clinician documents care using a touch pad tablet.

Pay is $60–$70 per point, based on qualifications, and is negotiable. BAYADA offers a comprehensive benefits package and training, scholarship, and career development opportunities. The company states that it complies with applicable state and local mandates and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Current Speech Language Pathologist license in Colorado.
• Possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; or meet the equivalent educational requirements and work experience and be awaiting the opportunity to take the certification examination; or have completed the necessary work and education requirements and be accumulating the supervised work experience required for certification.
• Solid computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• 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 the speech therapy care plan and 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.
• Document observations, interventions, evaluations, patient care management, and services provided using a touch pad tablet.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Training and scholarship opportunities.
• Specially designed career tracks.
• Recognition and rewards for compassion, excellence, and reliability.
• Personal protective equipment supplies and comprehensive infection prevention protocol.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed