Speech Language Pathologist

Careage Home Health - Pierce County • DuPont, WA

18d • $48 - $59 • Onsite

About The Position

Careage Home Health is seeking a part-time Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to travel to patients’ homes in Pierce and/or Thurston County, Washington. The SLP provides speech therapy to patients intermittently in their residences, following physician orders and the plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services.

The role involves delivering a full range of ordered speech-language pathology services, collaborating with home care personnel on patient care planning, instructing patients and family members in home programs, and completing required documentation. The SLP also contributes to plan-of-care development and revision, advises families and agency personnel, participates in in-service programs and assigned QAPI activities, and performs other duties as required by the Director of Clinical Services. Candidates must be able to travel to multiple patients’ homes daily throughout Pierce County.

Careage Home Health provides in-home care to patients in King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties. The posting describes a supportive workplace that encourages professional and personal growth and values diversity. A comprehensive benefits package is offered to full-time employees; the position itself is part-time.

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.
• Candidates must be able to travel to multiple patients’ homes daily throughout Pierce County.

Nice To Haves

• Two 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 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 it 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.
• Perform other duties as required by the Director of Clinical Services.
• Travel to multiple patients’ homes daily throughout Pierce County.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life and AD&D insurance for full-time employees.
• Voluntary short-term and long-term disability insurance for full-time employees.
• 401(k) with employer match for full-time employees.
• Paid time off and holidays for full-time employees.
• Washington and California paid sick leave for full-time employees.
• Discretionary bonuses for full-time employees.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible schedule.
• Highly competitive wage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time