Speech Pathologist

Concordia Visiting Nurses is a Medicare-certified, state licensed, Medicaid approved home health agency operating in nine Western Pennsylvania counties. For well over a decade, Concordia Visiting Nurses has provided high-quality skilled nursing, palliative care, and a variety of therapy services to our patients. Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. We strive to hire excellent people at Concordia - and keep them as well!

Speech Pathologist

Job description

Concordia Visiting Nurses is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist for a part time position to care for home bound patients in Washington and Greene County service areas. 

No weekends, no holidays! Your patients, your schedule! POSITION SUMMARY The Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for evaluating, planning and implementing a speech/language treatment program for patients in their home or current residences. The Speech/Language Pathologist works as a member of an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team. WHY SHOULD YOU APPLY for the Speech Language Pathologist position? Excellent growth and advancement opportunities Education Assistance Programs (Tuition Reimbursement/Fully-Paid Tuition - your choice!)Top Benefits Unparalleled 403(b) Retirement Investments

QUALIFICATIONS for the Speech Language Pathologist:

Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology [may also be co-certified in Audiology]. Certified in Speech-Language Pathology by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.Minimum of one-year clinical experience as a Speech Language Pathologist. Two years’ experience recommended.Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Reliable, independent means of transportation to make home visits. Drivers must have a valid driver’s license and drive a car with insurance limits as established in personnel policies

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES for the Speech Language Pathologist:Evaluates patient’s speech and language abilities including cognitive, Dysphagia and auditory abilities, deficits and assets.Plans and implements rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders, including cognitive, Dysphagia and auditory disorders.Develops the plan of care cooperatively with the physician, patient/family and other team members with revisions based on the patient’s condition.Instructs patients, families and other health care team members in the total speech therapy program including cognitive awareness and effective communication approaches.Assigns and instructs a home health aide in accordance with a physician’s plan of care to assist with an established home program.Supervises the assigned home health aide every 14 days when the speech therapist is the coordinating health professional. Plans with the patient, family and other team members for the patient’s discharge from service.

Our goal is to deliver quality home health services, in good faith, to those who entrust themselves to our care - and to minister to the unique needs of each individual with respect, dignity, and compassion. Respect. Dignity. Compassion. Our Mission, Your Future! EOE Job Type: Part-time Benefits:
401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible scheduleHealth insuranceLife insuranceMileage reimbursementPaid time offReferral programRetirement planTuition reimbursementVision insuranceWellness program
Schedule:
Day shiftMonday to FridayNo nightsNo weekends
License/Certification:
Speech Language Pathology License (Preferred)Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: On the road

Benefits:

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Workplace Wellness

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Direct Deposit

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Vacation/PTO

Paid Holidays

Competitive Wages

Referral Program

Seniority/Appreciation Bonuses

Funeral Leave

Voluntary Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

EOE

Benefits and Wages may vary based on location. 

Minimum hours worked per week/status may be required for certain benefit eligibility.