Home Health Speech Therapist

Adara Home Health, Inc. • Blaine, MN

10d • $40 - $55

About The Position

The Speech Therapist plans and provides care for clients with speech and language problems under the direction of their physician, with participation by family members, nurses, or other responsible people as needed. Work is performed according to the Plan of Care and company policies and procedures. The position reports directly to the Clinical Supervisor.

This is a part-time position with a flexible schedule during office hours, Monday through Friday. The therapist travels to clients’ homes to provide one-to-one care, with visits that may last 1–3 hours per client. The position reports to the Blaine, Minnesota office and serves Blaine and surrounding cities.

The role includes evaluating clients, developing and updating treatment plans, providing prescribed speech therapy, documenting client progress, guiding clients and caregivers, and coordinating with physicians and other care-team members. The position requires a master’s degree or higher from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program, the Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech pathology, and an active Minnesota license without restrictions. At least two years of experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience is required; home care experience is preferred.

The stated base salary range is $40–$55 per hour. Benefits are based on full-time eligibility. The position offers the opportunity for productivity bonuses in addition to base salary, schedule management, and mileage reimbursement.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program with a master’s degree or higher.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech pathology granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and a current Minnesota license to practice, without revocation, suspension, limitations, or restrictions.
• At least two years of experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation to travel to multiple company business stops each day.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.
• Proof of a negative Mantoux test or documentation of a negative chest X-ray.
• U.S. citizenship or evidence of a valid Alien Work Permit.
• Disclosure of convictions and criminal history records related to provision of health services; candidates convicted of such crimes will not be hired.
• Pass initial and ongoing background studies and screenings, including those of the Minnesota Department of Health and the Federal Office of the Inspector General’s List of Excluded Individuals and Entities.

Nice To Haves

• Home care experience preferred.
• Current CPR certification highly recommended.

Responsibilities

• Administer speech and language evaluations and some basic informal audiological assessments; participate in developing the Plan of Care.
• Establish reasonable treatment goals, keep treatment plans current, reassess clients, and make recommendations.
• Provide medically prescribed speech therapy treatments, procedures, evaluations, and diagnostic tests under physician direction.
• Maintain appropriate visit records, including evaluations, plans of care, visit frequency, and client responses.
• Demonstrate therapy and provide guidance to people involved in the client’s care; guide clients in using communicative devices.
• Participate in case conferences as indicated.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes and report clients’ responses to treatment or changes in condition to physicians and the Area Clinical Manager.
• Provide education programs on speech and language and participate in in-service programs.
• Provide families with information, support, and encouragement; instruct them on home therapy programs.
• Assist individuals and families in accepting and adjusting positively to physical, mental, and social limitations.
• Participate in developing community resources to meet clients’ needs.
• Maintain positive and effective communication with employees and others and participate in the team concept.
• Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to clients, families, and employees.
• Maintain a safe client environment and report suspected vulnerable-client abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation to the office.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

• Opportunity for productivity bonuses in addition to base salary.
• Ability to manage your schedule.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and pet insurance, based on full-time eligibility.
• 401(k), 100% vested upon eligibility, based on full-time eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time