Speech Therapist

PAY IS PER VISIT NOT PER HOUR

Human Touch Home Care is looking for a speech language pathologist to join our team. We value our employees like family. We are a locally operated home care company that has been helping our clients to live their most healthful and fulfilling lives at home in Grand Junction (Mesa County). We are seeking someone to provide skilled speech pathology service to patients in their homes in accordance with the physician's orders.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Positive and supportive work environment
• Contribution to improving healthcare access and quality in the community
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health insurance
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Leave

Responsibilities

• Provides services in speech pathology or audiology in accordance with the physician's plan of treatment. Accepts only clients referred by the Administrator/DON and/or case manager.
• Assists the physician in assessing the client's level of functioning and development (and revision, as necessary) of the plan of care by applying appropriate tests for speech, hearing and language disorders.
• Records and reports the client's reaction to treatment and any changes in the client's condition to the physician, Administrator/DON and/or case manager.
• Instructs and advises the client, family, and other health team personnel in the phases of speech pathology in which they may assist the client.
• Recommends hearing tests by audiologist when necessary.
• Participates in once weekly case conference or in-service

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of one year of experience in speech pathology.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Must be license as an SLP in the State of Colorado
• Must have reliable transportation and company-required auto liability insurance.
• Willing to travel within 20 miles radius.
• CPR Certified.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Job Types: Fulltime

Pay: $70-$80 per visit (typical visit 1 hour)

Medical specialties: Home Health

Experience: Speech therapist: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: Speech Language Pathology License (Required)