What are the responsibilities and job description for the Therapeutic Communications Specialist position at Interim HealthCare?
Home Health Speech Language Pathology Role
Cultivate a fulfilling career in patient care, balancing personal and professional responsibilities.
As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you will play a vital role in restoring patients' communication abilities while enjoying the flexibility of scheduling your own visits.
About Interim HealthCare
A trusted provider of home-based speech therapy since 1966, Interim HealthCare offers a supportive environment for individuals struggling with communication deficits, cognitive impairments, and swallowing difficulties.
Compensation Package
- Visits rates: $85 - $95 per visit
- Competitive, weekly pay with travel time and mileage reimbursement
- Holiday and PTO pay for full-time employees
- Supportive management team
- Medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefits available
- 1:1 patient ratio; flexible assignments to fit your needs
- Continuing education benefits and discounted courses
Key Responsibilities
- Provide home-based speech therapy services to patients experiencing communication, swallowing, or cognitive challenges
- Collaborate as part of a home health team focused on patient care plans and established goals
- Evaluate patients' ability to communicate, swallow, and process information
- Document progress and ensure patient goals are met through regular assessments
- Assist with exercises promoting mouth, breathing, and swallowing functions, fluency, articulation, and reading skills
- Educate patients and their families on treatment plans, safety practices, and self-care techniques
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and active SLP license in Arizona
- Minimum one year of speech therapy experience, preferably in home healthcare settings
- CPR Certification
- Valid Arizona Fingerprint Card
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking skills, effective communication, empathy, and compassion
Salary : $85 - $95
