Speech Therapist, Home Health

About This Role

As a Home Health Speech Therapist, you will provide personalized speech/language pathology services to patients in their homes, focusing on rehabilitation and functional improvement to enhance their quality of life. You will evaluate, direct, and treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in the home or facility
• Participate in the development and periodic review of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care
• Utilize professional skills and judgment in assessing and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments including audio logic screening
• Observe, record and report changes in the patient's condition and response to treatment to supervisor and/or the physician
• Provide instruction and training to patients in use of alternative communication systems when appropriate
• Provide counsel and instruction to patients, families and healthcare staff
• Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility
• Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to confidential information

Requirements

• Meet education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
• Minimum of six months experience as a speech therapist / speech language pathologist
• Current and unrestricted license
• Current CPR certification
• Good organizational and communication skills
• A valid driver’s license
• Auto insurance
• Reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience as a speech therapist / speech language pathologist

Nice to Have

• Home Health experience

Benefits

Certifications