Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
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LocationLas Cruces, New Mexico, United States
Work modeon-site
Typepart-time
SeniorityEntry
DepartmentTherapy
Company size11+ people
PostedOct 14, 2026 · 3w ago
Verified live1d ago
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Master's or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology
Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the state
Performs comprehensive and OASIS assessments
Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient
Development and evaluation of the plan of care
Providing services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care
Patient, caregiver, and family counseling
Patient and caregiver education
Preparing clinical notes
Communication with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners
Coordination with known external agencies providing care and services to the same patient
Participation in the agency's QAPI program
Participation in agency-sponsored in-service training
Performs direct speech therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician
Ensures delivery of services is maintained in accordance with physician orders and with client consent
Make updates to the plan of care as ordered by the physician
Observes, records, and reports reaction to treatment and any changes in patient condition
Supervision of home health aides a minimum of every 14 days (if applicable)
Participation in regular on-call rotation as directed by the Administrator
One (1) year clinical experience, preferably in acute care or rehabilitation setting
Reliable transportation and working telephone
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age
About the role
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for the assessment, delivery, supervision, and evaluation of speech therapy services to agency patients in accordance with the established physicians’ Plan of Care and in compliance with the applicable federal, state, and agency regulations, policies, and procedures.
Responsibilities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Completing comprehensive and OASIS assessments.
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Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
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Development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
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Providing services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
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Patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
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Patient and caregiver education.
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Preparing clinical notes.
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Communication with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners, as appropriate, related to the current plan of care.
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Coordination with known external agencies providing care and services to the same patient.
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Participation in the agency’s QAPI program.
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Participation in agency-sponsored in-service training.
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Performs direct speech therapy services to patients as ordered by a physician and in accordance with the Plan of Care.
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Ensures delivery of services is maintained in accordance with physician orders and with client consent.
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Make updates to the plan of care, as ordered by the physician, in response to changes in patient condition, progress towards goals, and/or new/changed physician orders.
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Observes, records, and reports reaction to treatment and any changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and/or physician.
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Supervision of home health aides a minimum of every 14 days (if applicable).
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Performs other related duties as directed by the Clinical Manager and/or Administrator.
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Participation in regular on-call rotation as directed by the Administrator.
Requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
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Reliable transportation and working telephone as required by the nature of the position.
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Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
EDUCATION / LICENSURE / EXPERIENCE
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Has a master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology.
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Is licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the state in which the individual furnishes such services.
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Prefer one (1) year clinical experience, preferably in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.