📢Speech Language Pathologist - SLP - PRN - Home Health

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at Symbria, your main responsibilities include developing and executing treatment plans tailored to your patients’ needs, completing necessary documentation, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. You will also establish goals for patient outcomes, ensuring that you help the older adult population achieve their rehabilitation objectives.

To qualify for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Symbria, you must be a graduate of an accredited Speech Language Pathology program and hold a valid state license. You also need a valid CPR certification or the willingness to obtain it before starting employment, along with a valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance coverage.

The schedule for the PRN Speech Language Pathologist at Symbria is incredibly flexible. You can pick your own hours, with no designated start or end times. This allows you to balance your professional responsibilities with personal commitments, making it ideal for those looking for a work-life balance.

Symbria offers a generous benefits package for its Speech Language Pathologists, including competitive compensation, a 401(k) plan with pre-tax and Roth options, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) at no cost. Additionally, as a 100% employee-owned company, you have a stake in the success of the organization.

While previous experience in acute care, long-term care, or rehabilitation is beneficial, it is not strictly required for the Speech Language Pathologist position at Symbria. We value enthusiastic candidates who are willing to learn and deliver high-quality care to our patients.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples of how you've assessed patients' needs and tailored treatment plans to achieve their goals. Discuss your approach to collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.

Share the resources you utilize, such as attending workshops, webinars, or reading industry journals. Mention how you implement new strategies and findings into your practice to enhance patient outcomes.

Provide a situation where you encountered a significant challenge, such as working with a particularly difficult case. Describe your problem-solving process, how you sought assistance if needed, and the positive outcome that followed.

Discuss your empathetic approach and strategies for building rapport with older adults. Emphasize the importance of patience and customizing your methods to fit individual communication styles and abilities.

Choose a specific case where your intervention led to significant improvement in a patient's speech or language abilities. Explain the treatment you implemented and the metrics you used to measure success.

Discuss the importance of teamwork in providing comprehensive patient care. Share specific experiences of how you've collaborated with occupational therapists, physical therapists, or other healthcare professionals to achieve the best outcomes.

Provide an example where you had to adjust your treatment approach due to unforeseen circumstances or patient-specific needs. Highlight your flexibility and creativity in navigating the change.

Outline your communication approach, emphasizing active listening, empathy, and explaining treatment plans clearly to address concerns. Share an example if possible.

Mention specific tools or techniques you find effective, and explain why you prefer them, perhaps linking them to successful outcomes you've achieved. This shows your preparedness and knowledge in your field.

Express your admiration for Symbria's employee-owned model and patient-centered care approach. Share how the company’s values align with your professional philosophy and goals.