Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

21hhs; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A home health care provider in Santa Cruz, California, is seeking a Home Health Speech Therapist to assist patients with speech and swallowing functions. Responsibilities include assessing communication disorders and collaborating with a care team. Ideal candidates have experience in speech therapy and a commitment to patient advocacy. This position requires working in the field, visiting patients in their homes.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing skilled services for speech therapy.
• Knowledge of evaluating and treating speech, language, cognitive, and fluency disorders.
• Ability to serve as an educator and advocate for patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with breathing, speaking, and swallowing functions.
• Evaluate and treat communication disorders.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.

Job description

Territory: Santa Cruz County — Watsonville

All opportunities at 21HHS require being in the field visiting patients in their homes.

What you’ll do as a Home Health Speech Therapist/Language Pathologies (ST):

• Provide skilled services to assist patients with breathing, speaking, and swallowing functions in partnership with the Case Manager
• Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive and fluency disorders that affect communication
• Serve as an educator, patient advocate, and a member of the interdisciplinary care team

21st Century is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We strictly prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind, including but not limited to race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.