Per Diem Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

Westerly, RI 02891 | 41.361112064 | -71.810098349 Bayada Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist, SLP for a per diem opportunity to perform home health visits for adult and geriatric patients in their homes in Richmond, North Kingstown, Westerly and surrounding towns . Prior home care experience is preferred, but not required. As a home‑health Speech Therapist, you will be an integral member of a multidisciplinary health‑care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, allowing them to receive the medical care needed to remain at home. Responsibilities Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories. Perform thorough evaluations to assess, diagnose and provide therapeutic interventions for clients experiencing speech, language, communication or swallowing difficulties. Develop a treatment plan based on the evaluation, physician’s orders, and recommended goals. Continuously assess and revise the speech therapy care plan, and participate with Bayada clinicians in the multidisciplinary care plan as appropriate. Educate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives in rehabilitative care and activities needed to promote the patient’s health, safety, and independent living. Accurately document observations, interventions and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, using a touch‑pad tablet. Qualifications A current license as a Speech‑Language Pathologist in Rhode Island. One year of experience as a Speech Language Pathologist. Benefits Medical, dental and life insurance. Paid time off. Weekly pay and direct deposit. Scholarship opportunities. One‑on‑one training and recognition programs. Referral bonuses. 401(k) with company match. Opportunities for career advancement. Bayada Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are equal opportunity employers. All employment decisions are made on a non‑discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this opportunity, please contact Susan at View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr