SLP / Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health

Job Description

Overview

Office Location: DeQueen, AR

Coverage area: DeQueen, AR

Schedule: PRN

How YOU will benefit:

Provide 1:1 care to make a lasting impact on patients and families

Greater work/life balance with flexible scheduling options

Less time on your feet compared to other settings

Ability to work independently while also having team support

Job stability and regular advancement opportunities with a growing company

Benefits and Perks for You!

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts (up to $5,000 for childcare)

Tuition discounts & reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Mileage Reimbursement

Generous PTO

Access to wellness and discount programs such as Noom, SkinIO (Virtual Skin Cancer Screening), childcare, gym memberships, pet insurance, travel and entertainment discounts and more!

*Benefits may vary by employment status

Responsibilities

As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, You will:

Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty, determining the need for continued therapy services

Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices

Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with little or no speech capability

Educate and guide healthcare team members, patients, and caregivers in specific aspects of therapeutic exercises to support continued progress outside of direct therapy sessions

Document appropriate progress and clinical notes noting patient's response to therapy and submit visit documentation per Agency policy

Qualifications

Graduate of an Occupational Therapy Education program approved by CAPTE

Current Occupational Therapist licensure in State and American Heart Association CPR certification required; CPR certification may be offered and completed upon hire

Two (2) years of experience in adult occupational therapy, home health experience preferred

Excellent observation, verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, basic math skills; physical therapy skills per competency checklist