Speech Language Pathologist

Do you love helping others live their happiest, healthiest life? Are you passionate about promoting quality of life through exceptional, patient-centered care? At Boost Home Healthcare Fairfax-West, we’re endlessly inspired by the heart and expertise clinicians bring to every visit. Guided by our promise-“Skilled care with compassion, wherever you call home.”-we focus on personalized, coordinated care that helps patients stay independent, supported, and thriving in the comfort of their own homes.

We’re seeking a caring Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide intermittent in-home speech therapy that truly makes a difference. In this role, you’ll deliver skilled therapy services in accordance with physician orders and an individualized plan of care, under the direction and support of our Client Services Director. Speech therapy services are provided only by, or under the supervision of, a qualified speech pathologist.

• Treated with respect and dignity
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supported in the field
• Flexible scheduling
• Generous Bonus Structure
• Health Insurance, 401K, Wellness Bonus

• Gather background data, reviews referrals, selects and modifies evaluation tools, and evaluates patients determining the level of patient’s physical and psychosocial functioning.
• Reevaluate the patient’s progress during treatment at appropriate intervals, recommending, acquiring, and modifying necessary adaptive equipment to augment the patient's independence.
• Provide full range speech language pathology services as ordered by physician.
• Consult with physicians regarding change of treatment.
• Supervise home health aide as appropriate per state and federal guidelines.
• Evaluate outcomes and discharge planning.

• A passion to serve and help others live their best lives possible.
• A Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology, and is licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state where they furnish services,
  -or-
• Successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in the process of completing), at least nine months of supervised full-time SLP experience, and has successfully completed a national examination approved by the Secretary.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing (refer to SLP state specific qualifications).
• Minimum of one (1) year in an acute care setting.