Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

CommuniCare Health Services

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Morgantown, West Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Speech Language Pathologist will conduct patient evaluations, identify functional speech defects, and establish personalized plans of care. They are also responsible for administering therapy programs, recommending communication aids, and coordinating care with physicians and other healthcare personnel.

Qualifications

We are seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to implement standards of care for speech language pathology services. Key requirements include a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology, certification to practice, and at least one year of clinical experience. Strong communication and patient care skills are essential for conducting evaluations and administering therapy programs in patients' homes.

Job Description

Job Address:

30 Mon General Drive, Suite 2 Morgantown, WV 26505

Why join our Stonerise Home Health team? 

We provide high-quality care to help patients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, home health aides, liaisons and more who are committed to empowering patients to maintain their independence at home. 

We serve our local neighbors and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way.

What You Will Do as a  Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

At Stonerise Home Health, a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) career is more than a job or “a calling” – it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone’s life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well. 

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you will be responsible for implementing of standards of care for speech language pathology services. Some of your primary responsibilities will include:

  • Conducting evaluations, assessing home environment, identifying equipment needs relative to speech/language function
  • Identifying functional speech defects and establishing a plan of care to improve patients’ function
  • Administering speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment
  • Recommending communication devices/aides as needed
  • Conferring with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care
  • Identifying patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate
  • Instructing patient, family/caregiver and other organization health care personnel in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated 
  • Supervising home health aides in procedures directly related to the speech-language therapy plan of care

Benefits You Will Enjoy

In addition to competitive pay, full-time team member benefits include:

  • Paid Time Off 
  • Insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary group programs)
  • 401 (K) retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Tuition reimbursement for qualified career paths
  • Career advancement opportunities

Schedule  

Full Time

Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements

  • Possesses a degree that includes an internship from an approved Master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Meets education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)
  • Is certified to practice Speech-Language Pathology
  • A minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology
  • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements in good working order 

CommuniCare Health Services

Since 1984, CommuniCare has been committed to delivering exceptional person-centered care as a national leader in post-acute care for those that are chronically ill or have complex conditions. Our more than 150 skilled nursing, assisted living, independent living, behavioral health and long-term care facilities deliver sophisticated and transformative care to nearly 15,000 residents and patients at any given time. CommuniCare employs more than 16,000 employees across five states (Ohio, Indiana, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia). As a family owned and operated company, family and heart are woven into every aspect of our continuum of care. Our mission, to serve with pride, is evident in the quality of care residents, families and community partners have come to expect and trust. Dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, we put extraordinary service above all else. We continue to raise the bar and innovate wherever possible to deliver a higher quality of life for those far beyond our facilities. Because of this, our facilities are a better place for residents to live, patients to stay, employees to work and families to heal.
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