Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Company: VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Inc
Location: Bennington
Posted on: February 15, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description VNA & Hospice of the Southwest
Region of Rutland, VT is looking to hire a per diem Speech Language
Pathologist for our Kids on the Move program in Bennington County.
Are you looking to further your career in home health therapy ?
Would you like to work for a caring and supportive medical company
that values its employees ? If so, please read on! ABOUT VNA &
HOSPICE OF THE SOUTHWEST REGION Based in Vermont, we are one of the
largest non-profit home health and hospice care agency that
delivers a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion,
dependability, and expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is
to provide the best care for every person and to put a little more
heart and soul into healthcare along the way. We strive to give
customized care to individuals with chronic diseases and conditions
as well as those who need short-term care. For our services, we
have been recognized as one of the nation's top 100 performing home
health agencies by HomeCare Elite. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SPEECH
LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) As an SLP, you will evaluate, plan, and
administer medically prescribed or educationally relevant speech
therapy treatment to clients in their homes or students in their
respective educational environment. In addition, this position is
responsible for clinical supervision of students and SLP's in CFY
year and students. Responsibilities include but are not limited to
the following: Actively monitors and amends patient visit schedule
to maximize productivity and patient need. Takes action to account
for new patients and changes in existing patient schedule,
including but not limited to, calling patient to reschedule visits,
reshuffling patient load to meet new demands, communicating
recommended changes to supervisor, etc. Performs a comprehensive
(OASIS and SLP) assessments of assigned patients including, but not
limited to psychosocial, educational, safety and risk factor
parameters, as evidenced by clinical documentation. Develops a plan
of care to promote optimal functional independence and safety as
documented by clinical record. Plans for and provides skilled
speech-language therapy treatment including, but not limited to,
therapeutic techniques, patient/care giver education, etc.
assessing the patient's status and progress on each visit and
ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record. As
Care Manager and/or team member, coordinates patient care with
other clinical team members, including but not limited to,
physicians, nurses, care givers, other rehab services and students,
ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the
clinical record. Accurately and completely performs functions as
related to school-based services, including, but not limited to,
evaluations, documentation, development of Individual Educational
Plan IEP's, participation in meetings, and provision of direct and
consultative services. Fills out and completes insurance paperwork.
As necessary, assesses patients' needs for HCA services, develops
and coordinates POC with patient/care giver, and provides on-going
supervision. Coordinates safe patient discharges and/or transfers
(or upon knowledge of) and ensures all appropriate paperwork and
patient information is processed. Serve as a Home Care ST as
required Qualifications: Master's degree in Speech Language
Pathology required Current Vermont State SLP license required Two
years of clinical Speech Language Pathology experience required
Active enrollment in clinical fellowship year or successful
completion of certificate of clinical competency required Valid
Driver's License READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? We understand your time is
valuable, so we have a very quick and easy application process. If
you feel that you would be right for this job, please fill out our
initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application . We look forward to
meeting you!
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