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Speech Language Pathologist
LifeCare Home Health Family. Provide coordinated care to clients of all age groups .
Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Speech-Language Pathology, including the ability to assess, plan, and implement effective client care strategies while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. Proficient in communication and decision-making, with a commitment to ongoing professional development and patient-centered care.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Speech-Language PathologyClinical AssessmentsPlans of Care DocumentationCurrent State Professional LicenseCPR Certification
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Hard Skills
Therapeutic TechniquesPatient Care PlanningClinical DocumentationInfection ControlDecision-MakingClient Needs AnalysisHome Health ExperienceAbility to Lift/Transfer 50 lbsVirtual VisitsCompliance Monitoring
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsEffective CommunicationAbility to Meet DeadlinesResource AllocationStress Management
Certifications & Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Speech-Language PathologyCurrent State Professional LicenseCurrent CPR Certificate
Industry Keywords
Home Health CarePatient Well-BeingCognitive DisordersSpeech DisordersOral Motor DisordersSwallowing DisordersThird-Party Payer ComplianceContinuing Education RequirementsBlood-Borne PathogensInfectious Diseases
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide coordinated care to clients of all age groups
- Plan, implement, and evaluate client care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being
- Provide therapeutic techniques for speech, language, hearing, oral motor, swallowing, and cognitive disorders
- Provide intervention for deficits and elicit responses
- Perform clinical assessments and identify patient needs and client appropriateness
- Document, prepare/revise, and complete Plans of Care, progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical records
- Analyze client needs and administer appropriate physician-ordered care
- Apply infection control and universal precautions in client care activities
- Communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and healthcare professionals
- Participate regularly in case conferences
- Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements
- Complete documentation promptly to comply with company policy
- Participate in in-service programs and maintain/improve competency
- Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board
- Provide in-person visits when patients are within a reasonable driving distance
- Use virtual visits when in-person care is impractical
- Travel locally and work a flexible schedule
- No supervisory responsibilities
Requirements
What you’ll need- Two (2) years experience as an SLP in a clinical care setting
- Home health experience preferred
- SLP skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
- Proven decision-making skills
- Must read, write and comprehend English
- Master’s degree or doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited college or university
- Current driver’s license in good standing
- Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance
- Current State professional license in good standing to practice as an SLP in any/all applicable states
- Current CPR certificate
- Maintain a valid SLP license in the state where the therapist practices and a valid CPR certificate at all times
- Ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs
- Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions
- Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule
- Ability to work in clients’ homes in various conditions
- Possible exposure to blood-borne pathogens, bodily fluids, and infectious diseases
- Some exposure to unpleasant weather and PRN emergency call
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay
- 401k
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Flexible schedules
- Career growth opportunities
- Continuing education programs
- Recognition programs
- Nestmed AI Scribe
- Supportive, family-like team culture
- Work-life balance
- Virtual visits when distance or patient needs make in-person visits impractical