Speech Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Thank you for your interest in joining Granite Peak Home Health as our dedicated Speech Therapist for Miles City Montana. We are excited to expand our team with dedicated candidates like you.

Job Title: Home Health Speech Therapist

Location: Miles City, Montana

Job Type: Per diem Speech Therapist 

About Us: Granite Peak Home Health is a leading provider of home health care services, dedicated to improving the quality of life for our patients. We are committed to delivering compassionate, personalized care in the comfort of our patients’ homes.

Job Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Speech Therapist to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide speech therapy services to patients in their homes, helping them improve their communication and swallowing abilities. This role requires a professional who is patient-focused, adaptable, and skilled in developing individualized treatment plans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on assessment findings.
• Provide direct therapy services to patients, utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Educate patients and their families on strategies to improve communication and swallowing.
• Monitor and document patients’ progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient records in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in team meetings and continuing education opportunities to stay current with best practices.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in speech therapy, preferably in a home health setting.
• Strong clinical skills in the assessment and treatment of speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Required Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible work schedule.
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

GRANITE PEAK HOME HEALTH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.