Home Health Speech Pathologist
$80k - $108k USD
Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
Optimal Care is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist!
A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Administrator/Clinical Manager. Speech therapy services are furnished only by or under the supervision of a qualified speech pathologist or audiologist.
- Provides a full range Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by physician.
- Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning
- Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation, performs all skilled procedure
- Consults with physicians regarding change of treatment, writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress
- An initial evaluation, including a plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval. A recertification by a physician every 60 days is necessary if further treatment is to be continued. A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when the expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.
Required Qualifications
- A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and is licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state where they furnish service
- Knowledge of medical terminology required
- Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage
Desired Qualifications
- Two (2) years’ experience as a Speech Therapist preferred. Home Health experience preferred
Location
- Office Location: 801 Rosehill Road, Jackson, MI 49202
Hours
- Per Diem Hours
Pay Range
$80,000—$108,000 USD
Background Screening
Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.
Reasonable Accommodations
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Optimal Care is an equal-opportunity employer.
