Home Health Speech Language 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. 

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 process, rehabilitation and end of life care.

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

What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work. 

Exceptional Benefits:

• Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) 


• Company Vehicle Program for field roles


• 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 


• Pet Insurance


• ID and Fraud Protection


• And more...

Optimal Care is hiring a 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. 

• 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 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:  Bingham Farms, MI

Hours 

• Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm  

• Per Diem Hours