Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health

Job description

BAYADA Home Health Care is currently seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, for a per diem opportunity performing home health visits for our office located in Wilmington, MA. . This office services adult and geriatric patients in homes throughout the Northern Boston area.

nPrior home care experience as a Speech Language Pathologist, SLP is a plus, but not required.

nAs a home care Speech Language Pathologist, SLP, you will be an integral member of a multi-disciplinary health care team that provides rehabilitative care and skilled nursing to clients, affording them the opportunity to receive the medical care required to remain at home.

nSpeech Language Pathologist, SLP Responsibilities:

nnnMake home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.

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nnPerform thorough evaluations to assess, diagnose, and provide therapeutic interventions for clients who are experiencing speech, language, communication, or swallowing difficulties.

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nnDevelop a treatment plan based on the evaluation, physician’s orders, and recommended goals.

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nnContinually assess and revise the speech therapy care plan, and participate with BAYADA clinicians in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.

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nnEducate and instruct patients, family members, or other patient representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.

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nnAccurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to patient care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.

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n nSpeech Language Pathologist, SLP Qualifications:

nnnA current license as a Speech Language Pathologist in MA .

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nnPossess a certificate of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech and Hearing Association, or;

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nnHave the equivalent educational requirements, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, and work experience necessary for such a certificate, and be awaiting the opportunity to take the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association examination for certification, or;

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nnHave completed the necessary work and education requirements, as indicated by school transcript or diploma, and be in the process of accumulating the necessary supervised work experience required for certification.

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nnSolid computer skills; prior experience with electronic medical records (EMR) preferred.

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n nOur employees are our greatest asset:

nnnTo learn more about BAYADA Benefits, click here (

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nnEnjoy being part of a team that cares and a company that believes in leading with our values.

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nnFeel confident, safe, and supported with PPE supplies, comprehensive infection prevention protocol, daily pre-screens, and close monitoring of the COVID-19 outbreak.

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nnComprehensive benefits package including paid time off, health, dental, and vision.

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nnDevelop your skills with training and scholarship opportunities.

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nnAdvance your career with specially designed career tracks.

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nnBe recognized and rewarded for your compassion, excellence, and reliability.

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n nCompensation & Schedule:

nnnCompetitive pay ranges with a weekly pay schedule

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nnBase Pay: $65-$70 per point, depending on qualifications and subject to negotiation

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nnFlexible scheduling

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n nAs an accredited, regulated, certified, and licensed home health care provider, BAYADA complies with all state/local mandates.

nBAYADA is celebrating 50 years of compassion, excellence, and reliability. Learn more about our 50th anniversary celebration and how you can join in here ( .

nBAYADA Home Health Care, Inc., and its associated entities and joint venture partners, are Equal Opportunity Employers. All employment decisions are made on a non-discriminatory basis without regard to sex, race, color, age, disability, pregnancy or maternity, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, military status, or any other similarly protected status in accordance with federal, state and local laws. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Worksite address

wilmington, MA, 01887, US

Who can apply

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