What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Interim HealthCare?
Job Description:
As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) with Interim HealthCare, you will play a vital role in a patient's restoration while enjoying the freedom and flexibility of ordering your own schedule.
With over 50 years of experience as a trusted provider of home-based speech therapy, we are currently seeking SLPs who are committed to providing exceptional patient care while reaping the benefits of work-life balance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide home-based speech therapy to patients experiencing communication, swallowing or cognitive difficulties due to an illness or injury
- Work collaboratively with a home health team, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, HHAs, PTs, and OTs, to develop and implement patient plans of care
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, document progress, and ensure patient goals are met
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans, focusing on mouth, breathing, and swallowing exercises, fluency, articulation, and reading skills
- Educate patients and families on plan of care, therapy goals, safety practices, and self-care strategies
Requirements:
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and active SLP license in Arizona
- Minimum of one year of speech therapy experience, preferably in home healthcare
- CPR Certification (demonstration course required)
- Valid Arizona Fingerprint Card
- No Covid Vaccination Required
- Pass a background check and drug test (required by state law)
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Excellent clinical judgment, critical thinking skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, empathy, and compassion
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
As the nation's first home care company, founded in 1966, we pride ourselves on our family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists. We operate through 300 offices nationwide, committed to putting patients first. Join our network of SLPs making a significant impact in the lives of others through personalized, home-based therapy.
