Home Health Speech Therapist

PHC Home Health; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking a passionate Speech Therapist to provide essential therapy services in patients' homes. This role involves evaluating patients, developing personalized treatment plans, and collaborating with physicians and families to enhance communication and swallowing abilities. You will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while enjoying competitive pay and benefits. Join a supportive team that values your expertise and commitment to improving patient outcomes in a dynamic and rewarding environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

401K

One-on-one training

Opportunities for career advancement

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• 1 year of experience in home health or related setting needed.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients and establish a plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic techniques for patient rehabilitation.
• Document progress accurately and timely.

Skills

Assessment and evaluation of speech and language disorders

Development of treatment plans

Implementation of speech therapy techniques

Monitoring and adjusting treatment plans

Documentation and record-keeping

Education of patients and families

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

The Home Health Speech Therapist will be responsible for providing medically prescribed speech therapy services to patients in their homes to improve or restore impaired function for patients under the direction of the physician. The therapist will work with patients who have communication and swallowing disorders, as well as cognitive and language impairments. The therapist will develop treatment plans in collaboration with the treating physician, monitor progress, and adjust treatment as needed. The therapist will also educate patients and their families on speech therapy techniques and exercises.

Personal Home Care of North Carolina (PHC) is a rapidly growing full-service home health agency looking for an energetic and dedicated Speech Therapist for Raleigh/Durham, NC and surrounding areas.

Job Functions and Schedule will vary, but will generally include:

• Evaluation and functional assessment of the patient and establishment of a plan of care.
• Provide therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients.
• Coordinate care, including care management and discharge planning as needed with patient/responsible party, physician, other disciplines, and/or external resources.
• Document accurately, objectively, and timely in accordance with regulations and agency policy/procedures.

Requirements:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current state license to practice as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in home health or related setting
• Experience working with patients with communication and swallowing disorders, cognitive and language impairments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

Skills:

• Assessment and evaluation of speech and language disorders
• Development of treatment plans
• Implementation of speech therapy techniques and exercises
• Monitoring and adjusting treatment plans as needed
• Documentation and record-keeping
• Education of patients and families on speech therapy techniques and exercises
• Collaboration with other healthcare professionals

PHC Offers:

• Competitive pay
• 401K
• Other benefits may include one-on-one training and opportunities for career advancement