SLP / Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Are you a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) looking for a new opportunity? Northeast Georgia Home Health , an Adoration Health partner,   is seeking a passionate, dedicated Home Health SLP to join our team in  Gainesville, GA . Our Home Health SLP provides expert, patient-centered care. If you’re ready to work in a supportive, fulfilling environment where your skills and empathy truly shine, apply today!    

$15k Sign On Bonus - for full-time! (Sign-on bonus applies to external candidates only)

Office Location: Gainesville
Coverage area: Hall, Forsyth, Dawson, Lumpkin, Jackson, and Barrow

Schedule: Full-time, part-time, PRN open

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

• Minimum of Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from a college or university with accredited Speech Language Pathology program 
• A minimum of one (1) year’s work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist 
• Current, unrestricted license as a Speech Language Pathologist by state in which practicing 
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) or CPR certification in accordance state regulations