Licensed Speech Therapist

Employee Type Contractor Required Degree 4 Year Degree Manage Others No Quality Healthcare Group, Inc. | Glenolden, PA (Delaware County) | Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN About Us Quality Healthcare Group, Inc. (QHCG) is a CARF-accredited human services organization based in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, providing home health and community-based services to individuals across the lifespan. We are committed to delivering person-centered, high-quality care that promotes independence and quality of life for the individuals we serve. Our services span Title 28 home health (Chapters 601/611), residential habilitation, and intellectual/developmental disability (IDD) support under Title 55 (Chapters 6100/6400), as well as OLTL/Community HealthChoices waiver programs. Position Summary We are seeking a Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide skilled speech therapy services to individuals in their home and community environments. The ideal candidate has experience in home health and a background working with individuals with IDD, acquired neurological conditions, or complex communication needs. This role involves evaluating and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders, while collaborating closely with an interdisciplinary team to promote each individual's functional communication and quality of life. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations including assessments of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing function in the home setting Develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with the patient, family/caregivers, physician, and interdisciplinary team Provide skilled SLP interventions including articulation therapy, language intervention, AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) training, dysphagia management, and cognitive-communication rehabilitation Perform clinical swallowing evaluations and develop diet texture/liquid consistency recommendations in accordance with IDDSI guidelines Educate patients, family members, caregivers, and DSPs on communication strategies, feeding techniques, AAC device use, and home practice programs Collaborate with occupational therapists, physical therapists, nurses, behavioral specialists, and DSPs to ensure coordinated, person-centered care Complete all clinical documentation including evaluations, visit notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries accurately and within required timeframes Ensure compliance with Pennsylvania Title 28 (Chapters 601/611) home health regulations and applicable waiver program standards Participate in ISP meetings, care conferences, and QAPI initiatives as needed Required Qualifications Current, unrestricted Pennsylvania Speech-Language Pathologist license in good standing Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) required or eligible Minimum 1–2 years of experience in home health or community-based speech-language pathology Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and reliable personal transportation Current CPR/BLS certification Ability to pass Pennsylvania criminal background check, child abuse clearance, and FBI fingerprinting Strong clinical documentation skills and knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid home health coverage criteria Preferred Qualifications Experience working with individuals with IDD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy, stroke, or TBI Familiarity with AAC devices and communication support strategies for non-verbal or minimally verbal individuals Experience with OLTL/Community HealthChoices or ODP waiver programs Experience with Axxess home health EHR platform (strongly preferred) Knowledge of Pennsylvania Chapter 6100 or 6400 residential habilitation framework Experience collaborating with DSPs and residential habilitation teams Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply Competitive per-visit or hourly compensation based on experience Flexible scheduling (Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN options available) Supportive, family-owned leadership team with a strong compliance and quality culture QHCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr