In-Home Speech Therapist - Flexible Schedule & CE

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Northwell Health's Western Connecticut Home Care in Danbury seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to join a dedicated home health team. You will work autonomously at the top of your license while collaborating with physicians and families to deliver therapy in patients’ homes.

The role includes flexible schedules, ongoing education, and comprehensive benefits through the Nuvance Health Network. Requirements include ASHA-certified education with national registration, CT license, and

Qualifications

• ASHA-certified degree and national registration completed.
• Connecticut licensure for Speech-Language Pathology; 3+ years clinical experience preferred.
• Minimum 1 year full-time paid experience in hospital/clinic setting; supervision recommended for less experienced therapists.

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs using speech-language/hearing evaluations and advise physician on treatment.
• Contribute to total care plan and case management with physician.
• Maintain patient visit records: evaluation, care plans, outcomes, progress, discharge summaries.
• Join case management conferences to coordinate speech therapy with overall plan of care.
• Report client progress to physician and reassess every 60 days.
• Educate family and team in methods to improve speech and swallowing disorders.
• Provide written home care instructions to family and record in patient file.
• Participate in agency quality assurance and performance improvement.

Skills

Speech therapy

Independent work

Communication with physicians

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

FEES/MBS experience

Job description

Northwell Health's Western Connecticut Home Care in Danbury seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to join a dedicated home health team. You will work autonomously at the top of your license while collaborating with physicians and families to deliver therapy in patients’ homes.

The role includes flexible schedules, ongoing education, and comprehensive benefits through the Nuvance Health Network. Requirements include ASHA-certified education with national registration, CT license, and