Home Health Speech Therapist

Overview

Home Care Speech Therapist (ST / SLP) role focused on rehabilitating communication and swallowing disorders for patients recovering from strokes, surgeries, or neurological conditions.

• Paid time off

• Assessment & Evaluation:
  Conduct in-home evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing (dysphagia) abilities.
• Therapeutic Intervention:
  Implement personalized care plans to improve articulation, fluency, voice, and language comprehension.
• Swallowing Therapy:
  Provide safe-swallow training, recommend diet modifications, and teach exercises to prevent aspiration.
• Patient/Family
  
  Education:
  
  Train caregivers on communication techniques and safety protocols to ensure continuity of care between visits.
• Care Coordination:
  Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and physical therapists to update the patient s holistic care plan.

• Education:
  
  SLPs require a Master’s degree and state licensure; STNAs require a high school diploma and state-approved training.
• Certifications:
  
  CPR and First Aid certifications are standard requirements for all home care professionals.
• Skills:
  
  High empathy, physical stamina for patient transfers, and strong documentation skills are essential.

• Independence: Self-motivated professionals capable of managing their own schedules and making autonomous clinical decisions in ambiguous situations.
• Physical & Mental Agility: Critical thinking for problem-solving in non-clinical settings and the stamina for frequent travel between patient homes.
• Autonomy & Travel: Work independently, traveling between homes, often requiring schedule flexibility.
• Collaboration: Strong communication skills to work within an interdisciplinary team.
• Problem-Solving: Differentiate urgent from non-urgent situations and manage varied patient needs.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficiency with required technology for documentation and communication.
• Technology Proficiency: Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (e.g., Kinnser, Home Care Home Base) is standard for mobile documentation.

Medical One Health LLC has been serving the Antioch community for over a decade, providing high-quality home health services with compassion and dedication. Our patients love us for our personalized care, and our employees appreciate a supportive work environment that encourages growth and teamwork.