Speech Language Therapist / SLP (Home Health)
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What you'll do
- Conduct thorough speech-language evaluations and assess the home environment to support therapy goals.
- Develop and implement personalized plans of care for patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
- Provide therapy using specialized techniques and equipment tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Recommend appropriate communication aids and devices when necessary.
- Coordinate care with referring physicians and other clinical team members.
- Participate in case conferences, training sessions, and interdisciplinary meetings to ensure cohesive care delivery.
- Accurately document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress in accordance with agency policies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in speech-language pathology practices.
- Identify additional needs of patients and their families and make appropriate referrals.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapy programs and goals.
- Supervise home health aides when services are directly related to the speech-language plan of care.
- Support overall patient care delivery through additional duties as assigned.
What they're looking for
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
- State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- At least one year of clinical experience in speech-language pathology (home health experience preferred).
- Current BLS (CPR) certification – hands-on training required.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
Nice to have
- Home health experience preferred
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Full description from employer
Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!
Mission Healthcare offers competitive benefit packages designed to support the well‑being of our team.
Benefits Available to All Benefit-Eligible Employees
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
Additional Benefits for Employees Regularly Scheduled 30+ Hours per Week:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
- Disability, life, and AD&D insurance
- Pet insurance
- Conduct thorough speech-language evaluations and assess the home environment to support therapy goals.
- Develop and implement personalized plans of care for patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
- Provide therapy using specialized techniques and equipment tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Recommend appropriate communication aids and devices when necessary.
- Coordinate care with referring physicians and other clinical team members.
- Participate in case conferences, training sessions, and interdisciplinary meetings to ensure cohesive care delivery.
- Accurately document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress in accordance with agency policies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in speech-language pathology practices.
- Identify additional needs of patients and their families and make appropriate referrals.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapy programs and goals.
- Supervise home health aides when services are directly related to the speech-language plan of care.
- Support overall patient care delivery through additional duties as assigned.
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
- State license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- At least one year of clinical experience in speech-language pathology (home health experience preferred).
- Current BLS (CPR) certification – hands-on training required.
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
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Equal Opportunity & Veteran‑Friendly Employer:
We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, compassionate healthcare teams. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
Veterans and military spouses are encouraged to apply. As a veteran‑friendly employer and proud participant in the We Honor Veterans Association, we recognize and value the leadership, teamwork, adaptability, and service‑driven experience military‑connected individuals bring to patient‑centered care and healthcare environments.
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