Home Health Speech Therapist (San Jose, CA)

Active-in-Home-Therapy; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Active In-Home Therapy is seeking a Home Health Speech Therapist to provide in-home speech and swallowing therapy. You will assess patients, design individualized treatment plans, and deliver therapy in a home setting, working within a supportive healthcare team.

This PRN role offers flexible scheduling and a W2 employment structure, with opportunities to cover preferred areas and contribute to improving patients’ quality of life.

Qualifications

• Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist required.
• Home health or related setting experience preferred but not required.
• Strong clinical and critical thinking skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities required.
• Ability to work independently and with a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech, language, and swallowing disorders to determine therapy needs.
• Develop and implement individualized speech therapy treatment plans with the healthcare team.
• Provide hands-on speech therapy interventions to address communication and swallowing challenges.
• Educate patients and families on speech and language techniques to improve function.
• Monitor and document progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists for holistic care.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers to foster a supportive environment.

Skills

Strong clinical and critical thinking

Excellent communication and people

Independent with team collaboration

Education

State licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist

Job description

Active In-Home Therapy

Job Description: Home Health Speech Therapist

About Us

Active In-Home Therapy is a leading provider of home health services committed to delivering compassionate and high-quality care to individuals in the comfort of their homes. We are currently seeking a skilled and dedicated Home Health Speech Therapist to join our dynamic team.

Position Overview

As a Home Health Speech Therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing specialized speech and language therapy services to our patients within their homes' familiar and supportive environment. You will work closely with patients to assess their communication and swallowing disorders, develop personalized treatment plans, and implement therapeutic techniques to promote recovery, enhance communication skills, and improve overall quality of life.

This is a PRN position NOT full-time, meaning you will be working with us on an as-needed basis.

You will be hired as a W2 employee, NOT as an independent contractor.

We offer flexible scheduling, and you can freely choose the areas you prefer to cover.

We would make an excellent addition to your full-time job!

Key Responsibilities

1. Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients' speech, language, and swallowing disorders to determine therapy needs.
2. Develop and implement individualized speech therapy treatment plans with the healthcare team.
3. Provide hands-on speech therapy interventions to address communication and swallowing challenges.
4. Educate patients and their families on speech and language exercises, techniques, and strategies to enhance communication and improve swallowing function.
5. Monitor and document patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
6. Collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and occupational therapists, to ensure comprehensive patient care.
7. Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records.
8. Communicate effectively with patients, families, and caregivers to ensure a positive and supportive therapeutic environment.

Qualifications

1. Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
2. Prior experience in home health or a related setting is preferred, but not required.
3. Strong clinical and critical thinking skills.
4. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
5. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative healthcare team.