Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathologist

Summit Home Care & Hospice•Washington, IN

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About The Position

Summit Home Care and Hospice is seeking an experienced and motivated Speech Therapist/Speech Language Pathologist to provide speech-language pathology services in patients’ homes. The position is part-time, 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with flexible scheduling. Coverage includes Washington, Indiana, and surrounding areas, including Daviess, Martin, Knox, and Dubois Counties. Travel is required, with mileage reimbursement. Work takes place on the road for patient visits, with training at a local office or remotely. Compensation is per visit, with rates varying by service, experience, and coverage area. The Speech Therapist implements standards of care for speech-language pathology services and follows the conditions of the Service Agreement. The role evaluates patients, develops and provides individualized therapy, coordinates care with physicians and other organization personnel, documents services, and instructs patients, caregivers, and relevant healthcare personnel. The therapist maintains clinical competency and may supervise home health aides in procedures related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.

Requirements

Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology.
Be licensed as a speech-language pathologist in the state where services are provided; or, if the state does not license speech-language pathologists, have completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be accumulating that experience), completed at least nine months of supervised full-time SLP services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree in SLP or a related field, and passed an approved national examination in SLP.
Maintain current CPR certification.
Be a licensed driver and have an automobile in good working order and insured according to organization requirements.
Have a recent TB test.
Demonstrate good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Travel to patient visits in the coverage area.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement standards of care for speech-language pathology services and adhere to all conditions in the Service Agreement.
Conduct appropriate evaluations, assess the home environment as appropriate, and identify equipment needs related to speech and language function.
Identify functional speech defects and establish a plan of care to improve the patient’s function.
Administer speech therapy programs using specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment.
Recommend communication devices or aids as indicated.
Coordinate with referring physicians and other organization personnel to support comprehensive care and the total plan of care.
Participate, as appropriate, in case conferences, in-services, and other meetings that support coordinated care.
Prepare and submit notes in accordance with organization policy.
Maintain clinical competency in speech-language pathology practice and theory.
Identify patient and family or caregiver needs for other services and make referrals as appropriate.
Instruct patients, families or caregivers, and other organization healthcare personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
May supervise home health aides in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.
Perform other duties as required to facilitate delivery of speech-language pathology services.

Benefits

Part-time employees are eligible for many benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage are available to full-time team members.
Life and disability insurance, FSAs/HSAs, and telehealth services are available to full-time team members.
401(k) with company match is available to full-time team members.
Paid time off.
Six standard holidays each year plus a bonus day to celebrate the employee’s birthday.
Paid sick time.
Free continuing education (CEUs) for full-time and part-time staff.
Mileage reimbursement based on current fuel costs.
AI-assisted clinical documentation to help streamline charting and reduce administrative time.