Speech Pathologist

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services; Estherville (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide in-home therapy in Estherville, IA. You will evaluate patients, develop individualized treatment plans, and deliver direct therapy addressing speech, language, cognition, voice, and dysphagia.

Join a team focused on compassionate care, collaboration with other providers, and professional growth, including opportunities to supervise students and contribute to program development.

Qualifications

• CCC-SLP from ASHA or state licensure; or current supervised clinical fellowship with certification within one year.
• Ability to work flexible hours, communicate effectively, and maintain confidentiality.
• Preferred 1–3 years of experience in diverse healthcare settings (hospitals, SNFs, outpatient, home health).

Responsibilities

• Assess patients through diagnostic assessments and interpret results to determine intervention needs.
• Develop, implement, and modify personalized treatment programs based on ongoing evaluations.
• Deliver therapy tailored to patients' abilities, coordinating with other healthcare providers.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and communicate with patients, families, and team members.
• Supervise clinical internships with students and participate in program development.

Skills

Flexibility

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

CCC-SLP or state licensure

Job description

Role Overview

Provides speech therapy services in a home setting, evaluating patients, developing individualized treatment plans, and delivering direct therapy to address speech, language, cognition, voice, and dysphagia deficits.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess patients through diagnostic assessments and interpret results to determine intervention needs.
• Develop, implement, and modify personalized treatment programs based on ongoing evaluations.
• Deliver therapy tailored to patients' physical, emotional, and cognitive capabilities, coordinating with other healthcare providers.
• Document evaluations, treatment plans, progress notes, and communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Participate in program development and supervise clinical internships with students.

Qualifications & Skills

• CCC-SLP from ASHA or current supervised clinical fellowship with certification within one year, or active state licensure.
• Ability to work flexible hours, communicate effectively, and maintain confidentiality.
• Preferred 1-3 years of experience in various healthcare settings such as hospitals, SNFs, outpatient, or home health.

Standards & Expectations

Uphold organizational values of compassion, communication, and teamwork, adhere to safety regulations, and demonstrate professionalism in all interactions.