Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Company: Interim HealthCare
Location: Tucson
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) -in Tucson,
ArizonaCare for others-and yourself-in a therapy career designed
for work-life balance! As a Home Health SLP for Interim HealthCare
-, you'll play a vital role in a patient's restoration while
enjoying the freedom and flexibility that comes from ordering your
own schedule. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
-Since 1966, Interim HealthCare has been a trusted provider of
home-based speech therapy to individuals suffering with
communication deficits, cognitive impairments and swallowing
difficulties. We are currently hiring Home Health SLPs who are
committed to providing exceptional patient care while reaping the
benefits of work-life balance. If that sounds exciting, you are
made for this!Our Home Health Speech Language Pathologists enjoy
some excellent benefits:
- Visit -rates: - -$85 -per visit
- Competitive, Weekly pay with travel time and mileage
reimbursement!
- Holiday and PTO pay for full time employees.
- Supportive, caring management that will have your back!
- Medical for full-time, dental, vision and supplemental benefits
available for everyone.
- 1:1 patient ratio; where you make a difference in our patients
care with flexible assignments to fit your needs!
- Continuing education benefits and discounted courses through
Colorado Christian University and Rasmussen University
- Company field employees who are paid mileage or have a leased
vehicle are eligible for a retention bonus plan during two bonus
periods.As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, here's a
big-picture view of what you'll do:
- Provide home-based speech therapy to patients having
communication, swallowing or cognitive difficulties due to an
illness or injury
- Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN,
LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and OT, focused on the patient's plan of care and
established goals -
- Observe and evaluate a patient's ability to communicate,
swallow and process information -
- Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure
patient goals are met
- Assist with mouth, breathing and swallowing exercises, fluency,
articulation and reading
- Educate patient and family on plan of care, therapy goals,
safety practices and self-careA few must-haves for Home Health
Speech Language Pathologists:
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and
active SLP license in Arizona
- Minimum of one (1) -year -of speech therapy experience, ideally
in home healthcare
- CPR Certification (demonstration course required)
- Valid Arizona Fingerprint Card
- No Covid Vaccination Required
- Pass a background check and drug test (we are required to test
for THC)
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Good clinical judgement, critical thinking skills, strong
communicator, empathy and compassionWhy Work for Interim
HealthCare?Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation's
first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health
Speech Language Pathologists (SLPs). Operating through 300+
offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a
family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and
a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of SLPs
who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through
the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.Interim
HealthCare is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to
diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit
discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color,
sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability,
genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected
characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local
laws.TUC-HC#LPRingPandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Speech
Language Pathologist (SLP), Location:Tucson, AZ-85726
Keywords: Interim HealthCare, Catalina Foothills , Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), Other , Tucson, Arizona
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