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About the Role

Preferred Certified Home Care, part of the Valence Care family, seeks an experienced Speech Language Pathologist to provide home visits for IDD and geriatric patients in Westchester County. This role involves assessing and treating patients with speech and language disorders, developing care plans, and collaborating with healthcare teams. The position offers flexible scheduling, particularly for afternoon/evening hours, and is ideal for therapists seeking to make a difference in patient care.

Responsibilities

Assesses patient’s speech and language abilities and deficits.
Prepares an initial assessment of the patient’s condition and perform periodic reassessments.
Develops a plan of care in accordance with the authorized practitioner’s plan of treatment for therapy services and according to agency policies.
Provides rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders to meet established treatment goals.
Selects and use appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic techniques and materials.
Documents type of treatment and patient’s response on designated clinical progress notes.
Complete cases conferences, prepare discharge summaries of service, and complete documentations on appropriate forms and as indicated.
Participates in the review, revision and implementation of patient care policies and procedures, relating to speech-language pathology.
Instructs other health care personnel, the patient and other care takers in methods to assist patient in home therapy programs to improve, correct, and/or accept the patient’s disability.
Participates in the development and periodic revision of the plan of care forms established for the patient.
Collaborates with other health care team members on as ongoing basis to ensure continuous coordination.
Participates in inter-disciplinary and case conferences, staff meetings and in service programs as required.
Participates in the agency’s Quality Assurance Performance Improvement/PIP as assigned.
Demonstrates sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding suspected violation of corporate compliance regulations.
Reports all suspected violations to supervisor, Compliance Officer or Compliance Hotline.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A master’s degree and certification of clinical competence in speech pathology granted by American Speech language and Hearing Association
A license and current registration to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist in New York State.
One full year of supervised institutional and one year home care experience is preferred.
Meets state health status requirements.

Skills

Speech therapy
Home care
Pediatric care
Geriatric care
IDD patient care
Autism treatment
Down syndrome treatment
Cerebral palsy treatment
Cognitive delay treatment

Location

Westchester County

Work Type

Per Visit
Fee for Service
Full-time

Experience Level

Experienced

Education Level

Master's degree
Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology

Salary/Compensations

$80 - $100 per visit

Benefits

$500 Sign-On Bonus Opportunity
Monthly Travel Stipend
Flexible Scheduling
Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Generous PTO Package
Paid Holidays
Paid Orientation & Annual Training
Employee Referral Program

About the Company

Proudly Part of the Valence Care Family of Home Healthcare Agencies.
Valence Care is committed to valuing contributions, encouraging professional growth, and rewarding dedication to patient care.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodation is available per ADA and applicable state laws.