Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health

Speech Language Pathologist

Pathways Healthcare is a leading, physician- and nurse practitioner-led home health and hospice organization, committed to redefining recovery through comprehensive, patient-centered care. Our innovative Medical Rehabilitation Program offers a meaningful alternative to institutional rehab, helping people heal at home, with dignity and purpose. As one of the first home health agencies to adopt AI-assisted documentation, we're investing in tools that give our clinicians time back saving 5 to 10 hours per week! We have made a deliberate decision not to raise our productivity expectations, so the patients and clinicians win in the end. Technology handles the paperwork and your clinical judgment stays at the center of every note!

Job Type: Per Diem

Main Office location: Stoneham, MA

Service Area: Stoneham & surrounding areas

Qualifications:

• Possesses a degree that includes an internship from an approved Master's program in SpeechLanguage Pathology, or as required by applicable law and/or regulation.
• Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in SpeechLanguage Pathology, granted by the American SpeechLanguageHearing Association (ASHA).
• Is certified to practice SpeechLanguage Pathology in New Hampshire and Maine.
• A minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in SpeechLanguage Pathology.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient's function.
• Administers speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic technique and/or equipment.
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Confers with referring physician and other organization personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care contributes to the total plan of care.
• As appropriate, participates in case conferences, in-services and other meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Prepares and submits notes per organization policy.
• Maintains clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other services and refers as appropriate.
• Instructs patient, family/caregiver and other Organization health care personnel in the patient's treatment regime as indicated.
• May supervise home health aide in procedures directly related to the speechlanguage therapy plan of care.
• Performs other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services.

What We Offer:

• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k) Match
• Reduced Electronic Documentation Time!
• Flexible Schedule (No Nights, Optional Weekends)
• Training, meetings, and other hourly activities paid at $35/hour
• Free CEU's and professional development

Pathways Healthcare is committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and fostering a positive work environment for our team members. If you're passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!