HopeHealth is seeking an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for its affiliate HopeHealth Visiting Nurse to visit patients in Rhode Island.

This position will be headquartered in Lincoln, RI.

This is a part-time, 24-hours per week, day shift position that is eligible for benefits.

What will you do?

As a home health speech language pathologist, you will provide one-on-one therapeutic treatment and care to patients in their home using a comprehensive and patient specific care plan, innovative solutions, and a point of care documentation.

You will have the opportunity to spend quality time with the patient, in their own home, to promote their health and independence. You will perform evaluations and interpret symptoms in order that appropriate treatment techniques can be implemented.

The primary focus of this is to access and treat patients with speech, language, swallowing, cognitive and voice disorders.

• Knowledgeably and competently delivers speech therapy to patients in their homes
• Evaluate patient needs through ongoing assessment and revisions to care plans based on changes in patient condition
• Follows physician orders and physical therapy treatment plans for patients
• Regularly re-evaluate patients to identify progress towards goal achievement; reviews OASIS answers, coding, and sequencing of diagnoses to ensure accuracy; obtains orders and updates Plans of Care as needed throughout the episode of care.
• Based on this assessment and evaluation, develops speech therapy treatment plan of care or programs tailored to meet the specific needs of the patients within their home setting.
• Participates effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team to assure that patient services are delivered in a timely manner
• Documents patient care and data accurately, thoroughly and by the end of the scheduled workday.
• Secures positive clinical and quality outcomes according to state and national benchmarks.
• Case management and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Participate in oncall, weekend, and holiday rotations as needed.
• Facilitate and participate in weekly case conferences.

What are the qualifications for this job?

• Master's degree in speech language pathology from an accredited program in Speech/Language Pathology.
• Minimum of one year speech therapy experience, preferably in homecare
• Current professional license to practice Speech Therapy in Rhode Island
• Ability to provide independent speech therapy based on sound scientific principles and intelligent professional judgment.
• Valid driver's license, automobile insurance, and reliable transportation to travel to patient homes.

What are the job benefits?

For your health and peace of mind:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Pre-tax flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care
• Disability coverage
• Discounts on voluntary insurance programs
• Life and long-term-disability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement

For your wellbeing:

• Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
• A caring culture that supports your wellbeing

For your career:

• A robust orientation programs
• Educational assistance
• Reimbursement for certifications
• HopeHealth Clinical Education Lab (continuing education)

Discover a career that transforms lives – including yours.

At HopeHealth, health care is more than a career choice. It’s a calling.

You can see it in our incredible team, who are as compassionate as they are talented.

You can see it in the trust that our patients and families place in us every day.

And you can see it in our values – as a health care organization, and as an employer. At HopeHealth, we care deeply about every life we touch, including yours.

We’re committed to giving employees the support they need to not only excel at their jobs, but to love what they do.

Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that inspires you, a workplace that invests in you, and a mission that brings hope and dignity to patients and families every day.

HopeHealth is a not-for-profit market leader serving communities in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

About Our Team

At HopeHealth, we share a heartfelt commitment to helping patients live safely and independently at home. Join our team, and you'll find:

• No two days are the same. You'll feel professionally rewarded in an exciting and dynamic work environment and be part of delivering innovative and cutting-edge specialty services.
• Your expertise and unique perspective will be valued. In our inclusive work culture, our employees are free to work autonomously while feeling authentic support from their team. You’ll experience the mutual respect, collaboration and trust of a healthcare team that’s committed to going above and beyond for every patient – and for every member of the team.
• A flexible work schedule and generous benefits. You’ll have the ability to work with scheduling flexibility designed to maximize your work/life balance. Benefits include competitive compensation package, health care coverage, education reimbursement, and an employer-match retirement plan.

HopeHealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:

HopeHealth is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workspace. We believe that attracting, developing, and empowering exceptional people will allow us to continue to deliver the best care for our patients and families.

All qualified individuals – inclusive of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and ability – are warmly welcome at HopeHealth.