Home Health Speech Pathologist

Optimal Care is growing and proactively building our talent pipeline for future opportunities. While this role may not be immediately available, we invite you to submit your resume to this posting. A member of our Recruiting team will reach out to discuss opportunities with you.

Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career. 

Top Work Places for 12 consecutive years, Great Places to Work certified for 6 consecutive years, and we believe that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. We’re committed to supporting your professional growth, valuing your expertise, and creating an environment where you can do your best work every day.

As a clinician-owned and operated organization, we empower our team members to provide personalized, compassionate care to patients and families every day.

We are a leading provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice that encourages collaboration, innovation, and clinical excellence. From chronic disease management and rehabilitation to end-of-life care, our focus is on improving outcomes and enhancing quality of life.

We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Key Responsibilities

A Speech Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Administrator/Clinical Manager. Speech therapy services are furnished only by or under the supervision of a qualified speech pathologist or audiologist.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Provides a full range Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by physician
• Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning
• Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation, performs all skilled procedure
• Consults with physicians regarding change of treatment, writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress
• An initial evaluation, including a plan of treatment and goals, must be completed and submitted to the physician for approval
• A recertification by a physician every 60 days is necessary if further treatment is to be continued
• A progress note is written each visit
• A reevaluation is written when the expected duration of treatment is reached
• A summary is written upon patient’s discharge

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and is licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state where they furnish service
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance coverage

Desired Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience as a Speech Therapist preferred. Home Health experience preferred

Location

• Office Location:  Jackson, MI
• Work Location: Jackson and surrounding

Hours

• 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday

How We Care for You

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA and FSA options including Dependent Care
• Company paid Short Term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Mileage Reimbursement 
• Company Vehicle Program for field roles
• Pet Insurance
• ID and Fraud Protection
• And more...

Background Screening

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Screening is completed by a third-party administrator, the Michigan Long-Term Care Partnership, and is performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act.

Reasonable Accommodations

We offer reasonable accommodations throughout the application process, interview stages, and during employment to ensure all team members can thrive. Please reach out to us if you would like to request a reasonable accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We believe an exceptional place to work begins with diverse perspectives. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.