Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health

BAYADA Home Health Care • Philadelphia, PA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Jefferson Health at Home by BAYADA is recruiting a compassionate Home Health Speech Therapist to serve patients in Philadelphia. This full-time, pay-per-point position provides speech therapy in patients’ homes, supporting their transition from hospital discharge to safe, comfortable, independent living. The therapist performs evaluations and therapeutic interventions, develops and updates care plans, educates patients and their representatives, and makes visits within designated geographic territories.

The role offers primarily daytime scheduling, flexible schedules, one-to-one training supplemented by virtual learning, one-to-one client care, 24/7 clinical support, and continued education and training. PTO and benefits are based on commitment level. BAYADA complies with applicable state and local mandates and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Current license as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• At least one year of recent work experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Possess a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association; or meet the equivalent educational and work experience requirements and be awaiting the opportunity to take the certification examination; or have completed the necessary work and education requirements and be 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; training is provided.

Responsibilities

• See clients through their care needs, from hospital discharge to safe home living with comfort, independence, and dignity.
• Perform thorough 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 and participate in multidisciplinary care planning with BAYADA clinicians as appropriate.
• Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities that support health, safety, and independent living.
• Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
• Deliver one-to-one direct client care and advocate for clients’ needs.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling for work/life balance.
• One-to-one hands-on training supplemented by virtual learning.
• 24/7 clinical support as part of a larger care team.
• PTO and benefits based on commitment level.
• Continued education and training.
• Tuition reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed