What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) PRN position at Interim HealthCare of West Des Moines, IA?
Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
in Des Moines, Iowa
Care for others—and yourself—in a therapy career designed for work-life balance! As a Home Health SLP for Interim Healthcare of West Des Moines, you’ll play a vital role in a patient’s restoration while enjoying the freedom and flexibility that comes from making your own schedule.
Interim Healthcare is a trusted provider of home-based speech therapy to individuals suffering from communication deficits, cognitive impairments, and swallowing difficulties. We are currently hiring Home Health SLPs for PRN status who are committed to providing exceptional patient care while reaping the benefits of work-life balance. If that sounds exciting, you are made for this!
Our Home Health Speech-Language Pathologists enjoy some excellent benefits:
- 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
- Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
- Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs
As a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:
- Provide home-based speech therapy to patients having communication, swallowing or cognitive difficulties due to an illness or injury
- Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and OT, focused on the patient’s plan of care and established goals
- Observe and evaluate a patient’s ability to communicate, swallow, and process information
- Conduct patient assessments, document progress, and ensure patient goals are met
- Assist with mouth, breathing, and swallowing exercises, fluency, articulation, and reading
- Educate patient and family on plan of care, therapy goals, safety practices, and self-care
A few must-haves for Home Health Speech-Language Pathologists:
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and active SLP license in Iowa
- Minimum of 6 months of speech therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Good clinical judgment, critical thinking skills, strong communication, empathy, and compassion
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs). Operating through 300 offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of SLPs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.
Interim HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
