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Optimal Care

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

Optimal Care, Grand Rapids, Michigan, us, 49528

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About Optimal Care Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.

As a clinician‑owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our patients and families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of physician services, home health, and hospice care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation, and best practices. We produce value‑based outcomes by managing chronic disease processes, rehabilitation, and end‑of‑life care.

Mission:

Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.

Benefits

Minimum of 3 weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Company Vehicle Program

Flexible Work Schedule

Mentorship Culture

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Mileage Reimbursement

Cutting Edge Technology

Position: Speech Language Pathologist A Speech Language 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.

Responsibilities

Provides a full range of 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 procedures.

Consults with physicians regarding change of treatment, writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.

Completes an initial evaluation, including a plan of treatment and goals, submits to 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 re‑evaluation is written when the expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient discharge.

Required Qualifications

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology and licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state where services are furnished.

Knowledge of medical terminology required.

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: Grand Rapids, MI

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Per Diem Hours

Pay Range $80,000—$90,000 USD

Background Screening Optimal Care conducts a background screening upon acceptance of a contingent job offer. Background 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 will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Equal Opportunity Employer Optimal Care is an equal–opportunity employer.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Medical Practices

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