Home Health SLP - Elevate Patient Communication

Crest-Home-Health-and-Hospice; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crest Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our home health team. You will provide individualized speech and language therapy in patients’ homes, working closely with families, physicians, and the home health team to help patients improve communication and independence.

This role requires a Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a current state license, and an emphasis on accurate documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state where services are provided.
• Two years of experience preferred, but we encourage qualified candidates to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled speech-language pathology services in patients’ homes according to physician orders and individualized plans of care.
• Complete initial and ongoing speech-language evaluations and develop appropriate treatment goals.
• Provide therapy to improve or maximize patients’ communication, function, and quality of life.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care
• Educate patients and family members on treatment strategies and home programs
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition or treatment needs with physicians and the care team
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and collaborate with other home health professionals
• Complete required OASIS assessments and documentation as applicable
• Utilize appropriate ICD-10 coding and follow agency documentation requirements
• Participate in quality improvement and staff education activities as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organization

Clinical documentation

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Crest Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our home health team. You will provide individualized speech and language therapy in patients’ homes, working closely with families, physicians, and the home health team to help patients improve communication and independence.

This role requires a Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a current state license, and an emphasis on accurate documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.