Home Health Speech Therapist

AMERICAN HOME HEALTH AGENCY; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

AMERICAN HOME HEALTH AGENCY is seeking an experienced licensed Speech Therapist to join our PRN team serving Miami-Dade and Broward counties. You will assess patients, develop personalized treatment plans, and document care in home health settings.

The role emphasizes compassionate patient care, strong organizational skills, and collaboration with families to achieve optimal speech and wellness outcomes.

Qualifications

• Active state license for practicing speech therapy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Strong charting and documentation skills.
• Familiarity with basic computer programs, such as the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients for the first time in their speech journey, answering introductory questions.
• Make evaluations and create treatment plans customized for that patient, working with them to set short and long term goals for their speech and wellness.
• Assist in the implementation of the treatment plan, adjusting as needed to ensure successful outcomes.
• Maintaining excellent records of patient needs, care, and outcome.
• Work closely with the family of the patients and the patients itself to ensure they have the knowledge and tools they need for success.

Skills

Communication skills

Licensure

Organizational skills

Documentation

MS Office familiarity

Tools

MS Office

Job description

SEEKING PRN IN THE FOLLOWING COUNTIES: Miami-Dade, Broward

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, licensed Home Health Speech Therapist to join our team! As a Speech Therapist, you will be meeting with new patients, assessing their speech needs, and creating personalized treatment plans to help them reach their goals. You will also be documenting all patient care, observing and participating in treatment, and adjusting goals and milestones as needed for the best possible outcomes. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of speech pathology, is able to provide compassionate care to every patient, and has excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet with patients for the first time in their speech journey, answering introductory questions
• Make evaluations and create treatment plans customized for that patient, working with them to set short and long term goals for their speech and wellness
• Assist in the implementation of the treatment plan, adjusting as needed to ensure successful outcomes
• Maintaining excellent records of patient needs, care, and outcome
• Work closely with the family of the patients and the patients itself to ensure they have the knowledge and tools they need for success

Qualifications

• Active state license for practicing speech therapy
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong charting and documentation skills
• Familiarity with basic computer programs, such as the Microsoft Office suite