Speech Language Pathologist

• The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region is looking for part-time or per diem Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for Franklin County. Would you like to work for a caring and supportive home health company that values its employees? If so, please read on! ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST Under the direction of the Clinical Manager, the Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) provides skilled speech therapy services to patients in their homes as part of an interdisciplinary care team. The SLP evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment plans, and provides therapeutic interventions to address communication disorders, swallowing difficulties, and cognitive-linguistic impairments resulting from injury, illness, or disability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Performs a comprehensive speech and language physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment as evidenced by documentation in the clinical record.
• Perform initial and ongoing assessments of patient's communication and swallowing status.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs.
• Provide direct speech, language, voice, fluency, and swallowing therapy services in the patient's home.
• Instruct and educate patients, caregivers, and family members regarding goals and home exercise programs.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (nursing, PT, OT, social work) to ensure holistic and coordinated care.
• Monitor and document progress toward established goals and adjust plans as necessary.
• Communicate regularly with physicians and other health care professionals regarding patient status and progress.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of practice.
• Minimum of two years of SLP experience preferred; home health experience a plus.