Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist – Flexible Schedule

Ashealthnet; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Bonus opportunities

Medical/dental/vision benefits

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Health Network seeks a Speech Therapist to provide home-based skilled care to patients in a defined service area. You will educate patients and families, ensure safety, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery in the patient’s preferred environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, adherence to clinical guidelines, and flexible scheduling to meet patient needs. A valid driver’s license and state licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Current license as Speech Therapist in the state of employment.
• Minimum one year of experience as a Speech Therapist in an acute care setting.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name.

Responsibilities

• Plan of Care: Develop an individualized ST plan of care and adjust as needs change.
• Guide the patient in therapeutic and self-care activities to improve functioning.
• Observe, record, and report patient changes to attending physicians and agency staff.
• Improve swallowing, breathing, cognition, speech and communication through home programs.
• Minimize patient risk and reduce rehospitalizations through preventative education.
• Counsel patient and family on disease/injury and management across all therapy phases.
• Ensure clinical documentation follows agency protocol and Medicare guidelines.
• Follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; update schedules as needed.
• Attend in-service trainings and mandatory meetings.

Skills

Compassionate communicator

Patience

Attention to detail

Job description

Alternate Solutions Health Network seeks a Speech Therapist to provide home-based skilled care to patients in a defined service area. You will educate patients and families, ensure safety, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support recovery in the patient’s preferred environment.

The role emphasizes compassionate communication, adherence to clinical guidelines, and flexible scheduling to meet patient needs. A valid driver’s license and state licensure are required.