Speech Therapist - PRN - Home Health

Job Types

PRN

• Conduct appropriate evaluative procedures, assess patient’s home environment as appropriate, and identify patient’s equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Identify functional speech defects, establish goals to improve patient’s speech function, and participate in the development of the team care plan.
• Administer speech therapy program utilizing specialized therapeutic techniques and/or equipment in accordance with the plan of care.
• Recommend communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Confer with the attending physician, home health team members, and patient and/or family/caregivers to promote coordinated and comprehensive care.
• Participate in meetings, in‑services and other related activities as needed.
• Identify patient and family needs for other home health services and refer them to the services.
• Supervise homemakers / home health aides when they are participating in the patient’s therapy regime.
• Prepare and submit clinical and progress notes in a timely manner and in accordance with Otterbein Home Health, state and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Maintain clinical competency in speech language pathology practice and theory.
• Instruct patient and/or family/caregiver and other team members in the patient’s treatment regime as indicated.
• Perform other duties as required to facilitate the delivery of speech language pathology services and swallowing assistive services.
• Complete a minimum of twelve (12) hours of in‑services per year.
• Meet or exceed delivery of Otterbein Home Health service standards in a consistent fashion.
• Interact with all staff in a positive manner, supporting the Otterbein Home Health Missionli>
• Comply with local, state, and federal laws, Medicare regulations and established Otterbein Home Health company policies and procedures (including confidentiality and HIPPA).
• Conduct all business activities in a professional and ethical manner and adhere to Otterbein Home Health’s Code of Conduct.

• Education: Must possess a master’s degree from an accredited program in Speech‑Language Pathology.
• Experience: One year of supervised professional experience in providing Speech‑Language Pathology services; meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech‑Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification: Must possess current license as a Speech Language Pathologist from the State of Ohio or have made application for same; must possess valid driver’s license; must have use of an automobile in good working condition and automobile insurance; satisfactory criminal background check; maintains current CPR certification.

• Medical insurance with free virtual doctor visits
• Pharmacy Benefits
• Vision and dental insurance
• Paid Time Off that accrues immediately
• Paid holidays
• Life insurance
• Retirement Savings with a 401(k) or 403(b) with company match
• Access up to 100% of your net earned wages daily through Daily Pay
• Employee‑sponsored fund for employees in need
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Assistance
• Some benefits are based on hours worked

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non‑profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein Senior Life consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in‑home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Speech Therapist at Otterbein!