Home Health Speech Therapist

MedicalOne Health LLC; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Job summary

A home health service provider in Antioch is looking for a Home Care Speech Therapist (ST / SLP) to assist patients recovering from communication and swallowing disorders due to illness or surgery. The role involves conducting evaluations, implementing therapy plans, and working with caregivers and medical personnel. Candidates should have a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and relevant certifications. The position includes benefits like paid time off and encourages independence and travel flexibility.

Qualifications

• SLPs require state licensure and CPR/First Aid certifications.
• Experience in home care settings preferred.
• Ability to work independently and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-home evaluations of speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
• Implement personalized care plans to improve communication skills.
• Provide safe-swallow training and recommend diet modifications.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to update care plans.

Skills

High empathy

Strong documentation skills

Physical stamina for patient transfers

Critical thinking

Strong communication skills

Proficiency with EMR systems

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

High school diploma (for STNAs)

Tools

Electronic medical record systems (e.g., Kinnser, HomeCare HomeBase)

Job description

Overview

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

Benefits

• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Skills & Environment

• 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, HomeCare HomeBase) is standard for mobile documentation.

About Us

MedicalOne 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.