Job Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist assesses patients’ communication and swallowing needs, identifies speech and language impairments, and develops individualized treatment plans. In a home health setting, the pathologist works with physicians and helps families support patients’ care at home.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients and identify speech defects or other relevant concerns.
- Create comprehensive treatment plans tailored to patients’ needs.
- Coordinate patient care with physicians.
- Teach families about treatment routines and how to carry them out at home.
Qualifications
- Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology.
- Current, valid state license.
- At least one year of clinical experience.
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for home health visits.
Bridge Home Health & Hospice provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
