Position Summary:
Provides speech-language pathology services as ordered by the physician for Home Health of WV. Performs other related duties as required.
Position Qualifications:
- Graduate of an approved school of Speech Language Pathology.
- Current unrestricted WV SLP license.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence through ASHA preferred.
- Minimum 2 years of experience and previous medical experience, preferably with home health or hospice patients preferred.
- Documented evidence of acceptable continuing education as required for licensing certification.
Work Environment:
- Work in varied environmental conditions including heat and cold.
- Work in inclement weather.
- Independent work with limited immediate on-site supervision.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to travel independently to patient homes and community settings.
- Ability to enter and exit homes that may not be ADA accessible (stairs, uneven surfaces, confined spaces).
- Ability to lift, transfer, and reposition patients up to 50 pounds independently and over 50 pounds with assistance.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, crouching, and reaching.
- Ability to carry nursing bag and equipment weighing 25–35 pounds.
- Manual dexterity is sufficient to perform clinical procedures in varied home settings.
- Auditory ability to assess patients’ status and respond to environmental cues.
- Ability to respond quickly in emergency situations without immediate on-site support.