What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Careage Home Health - Pierce County?
Description
Come Join Our Team!!! We look forward to meeting you!!
Careage Home Health is looking for a Compassionate and Dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) who can travel to patients within Pierce and Thurston County!
Why work with us?
Our employees are more than just coworkers – they are family – just like our patients! Working at Careage Home Health, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!
- Mon-Fri
- $48-58 hourly (DOE)
- Full Time
Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Highly Competitive Wage, Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance, voluntary STD, LTD, 401k with employer match, Paid Time Off and holidays, WA & CA Paid Sick Leave and Discretionary Bonuses, Mileage Reimbursement, Flexible Schedule. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit careage.com/careers
Position Overview
A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services.
Summary of Responsibilities
- Provide a full range of Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by the patient's physician.
- Participate with all 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 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.
- Any other duties as required by the Director of Clinical Services.
Requirements
- Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology
- Currently licensed to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist in Washington State
- Two (2) years’ experience, preferred
- Home Health experience, preferred
- Ability to travel within Pierce and/or Thurston County, require
About Careage Home Health
Careage Home Health provides at home care for patients that reside within King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. Our team of caregivers, nurses and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patients medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery. For more information, visit CareageHomeHealth.com
About Careage
Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to www.careage.com
Candidates must be able to travel to the following locations: Gig Harbor, Tacoma, Lakewood, Lacey, Dupont, Olympia, Roy, Yelm, Puyallup, Spanaway, Bonney Lake, Edgewood, Buckley, Graham, JBLM, University Place
Salary : $48 - $58
