About Alliance Home Care
Alliance Home Care is a Minnesota-licensed home care agency providing skilled and non-skilled services to individuals in their homes and communities. Our team is dedicated to dignity, safety, and enabling clients to live independently with the support they need.
Position Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates and treats clients in their homes for speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders, under physician/allowed practitioner orders and the plan of care, in accordance with Minnesota SLP licensure (MDH) and Medicare Conditions of Participation (42 CFR 484). All skilled SLP services for Medicare home health are personally furnished by the SLP.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Performs speech-language pathology evaluations, including assessment of speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing function; establishes measurable goals and the SLP component of the plan of care.
- Completes the comprehensive assessment, including OASIS, on qualifying cases consistent with 42 CFR 484.55.
- Provides skilled interventions, including dysphagia management and safe-swallow strategies, aphasia and cognitive-communication therapy, voice therapy, speech intelligibility treatment, and AAC assessment where applicable.
- Performs the qualified-therapist functional reassessment at least every 30 calendar days while SLP services continue.
- Personally furnishes all SLP services; services are not delegated to assistants for Medicare home health billing.
- Instructs clients and caregivers (including diet-texture strategies in coordination with the physician and nursing); documents homebound status and medical necessity at each visit.
- Reports significant changes in condition to the physician and care team; initiates discipline referrals when needs are identified.
- Conducts home health aide supervisory visits on designated therapy-only cases per 42 CFR 484.80(h) when assigned.
Compliance and Regulatory Responsibilities
- Maintains confidentiality and complies with HIPAA and agency privacy/security policies in all settings.
- Complies with infection prevention and control policies consistent with 42 CFR 484.70 and OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens standard.
- Serves as a mandated reporter of suspected maltreatment of vulnerable adults (Minn. Stat. 626.557) and minors (Minn. Stat. ch. 260E).
- Honors client rights under 42 CFR 484.50 and the Minnesota Home Care Bill of Rights (Minn. Stat. 144A.44).
- Completes orientation and annual in-service/continuing education required by agency policy and Minnesota home care rules.
Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree (or higher) in speech-language pathology from an accredited program.
- Current, unencumbered Minnesota speech-language pathologist license (MDH); ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) or qualification pathway meeting 42 CFR 484.115.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, current auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Cleared Minnesota DHS background study (Minn. Stat. ch. 245C) prior to direct contact with clients.
Preferred Qualifications
- 1+ years of clinical experience; home health and OASIS experience preferred.
- Competency in electronic documentation (KanTime EMR or similar).
- Experience with dysphagia management and AAC in community or home health settings.
Physical Requirements
- Frequent travel between client homes; ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 25 pounds frequently.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching in varied home environments.
- Sufficient visual, hearing, and communication ability to assess and treat clients verbally and in writing.
- Potential exposure to communicable disease, bloodborne pathogens, variable home environments, and adverse weather. PPE provided per agency policy.
Schedule
Alliance Home Care offers full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities. Visit schedules and shift expectations vary by case assignment and will be reviewed during the interview process.
Benefits
Alliance Home Care is proud to invest in our team. Eligible employees receive:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid training and continuing education
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee referral bonuses
- Career growth and advancement opportunities within Alliance Home Care
Benefit eligibility varies based on employment status (full-time, part-time, or PRN) and length of service.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Alliance Home Care is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and the clients we serve. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.