Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health
Salem, OR
Mission Home Health of Salem – Rehab /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
Mission Healthcare, located in seven states, is the largest home health and hospice company in the western United States. We have a critical mission—to take care of our people. We provide a comprehensive array of services that meet the needs of patients and families across the healthcare continuum. We believe our people, partners, patients and their families deserve care delivered with Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service (CARES), Mission Healthcare’s core values. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to impact patient’s lives daily and grow your career in a culture of collaboration, compassion, and commitment. We are excited to continue to grow our mission family!
Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) – Home Health
Location: Salem, Oregon
We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our growing home health team in Salem, OR. This position plays a key role in helping patients regain and improve communication and swallowing functions in the comfort of their own homes. The SLP implements evidence-based care, collaborates with an interdisciplinary team, and connects patients with vital resources in the local community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough speech-language evaluations and assess the home environment to support therapy goals.
- Develop and implement personalized plans of care for patients with speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders.
- Provide therapy using specialized techniques and equipment tailored to each patient’s needs.
- Recommend appropriate communication aids and devices when necessary.
- Coordinate care with referring physicians and other clinical team members.
- Participate in case conferences, training sessions, and interdisciplinary meetings to ensure cohesive care delivery.
- Accurately document evaluations, treatment plans, and progress in accordance with agency policies.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in speech-language pathology practices.
- Identify additional needs of patients and their families, and make appropriate referrals.
- Educate patients, caregivers, and family members on therapy programs and goals.
- Supervise home health aides when services are directly related to the speech-language plan of care.
- Support overall patient care delivery through additional duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA.
- Oregon state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
- At least one year of clinical experience in speech-language pathology (home health experience preferred).
- Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
- Current BLS (CPR) certification – hands-on required.
Travel Requirements:
This is a traveling position covering the Salem and surrounding areas. Applicants must have:
- A valid Oregon driver’s license
- Reliable transportation
- Current auto insurance meeting Oregon’s minimum requirements
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