Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Job Location:

Kanawha and Putnam counties, WV

Provides speech-language pathology services as ordered by the physician for Home Health of WV. Performs other related duties as required.

• Graduate of an approved school of Speech Language Pathology.
• 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 in varied environmental conditions including heat and cold.
• Work in inclement weather.
• Independent work with limited immediate on-site supervision.

• 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.

For questions, please contact Norissa Rupe