Speech Therapist

Crest-Home-Health-and-Hospice; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Crest Home Health & Hospice is seeking a compassionate Speech Language Pathologist to join our home health team. You will provide individualized speech and language therapy in patients’ homes, working closely with families, physicians, and the home health team to help patients improve communication and independence.

This role requires a Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology, a current state license, and an emphasis on accurate documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state where services are provided.
• Two years of experience preferred, but we encourage qualified candidates to apply.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled speech-language pathology services in patients’ homes according to physician orders and individualized plans of care.
• Complete initial and ongoing speech-language evaluations and develop appropriate treatment goals.
• Provide therapy to improve or maximize patients’ communication, function, and quality of life.
• Develop, implement, and update individualized plans of care
• Educate patients and family members on treatment strategies and home programs
• Monitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition or treatment needs with physicians and the care team
• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summaries
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and collaborate with other home health professionals
• Complete required OASIS assessments and documentation as applicable
• Utilize appropriate ICD-10 coding and follow agency documentation requirements
• Participate in quality improvement and staff education activities as assigned

Skills

Communication

Organization

Clinical documentation

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Crest Home Health & HospiceCrestHome Health & Hospice is looking for a compassionate and skilled Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our home health team.As a Home Health SLP, you’ll provide individualized speech and language therapy to patients in the comfort of their own homes. You’ll work closely with patients, families, physicians, and the home health team to help patients improve communication, maximize their independence, and reach their goals.What You’ll DoProvide skilled speech-language pathology services in patients’ homes according to physician orders and individualized plans of careComplete initial and ongoing speech and language evaluations and develop appropriate treatment goalsProvide therapy to improve or maximize patients’ communication, function, and quality of lifeDevelop, implement, and update individualized plans of careEducate patients and family members on treatment strategies and home programsMonitor patient progress and communicate changes in condition or treatment needs with physicians and the care teamComplete accurate and timely clinical documentation, progress notes, evaluations, and discharge summariesParticipate in interdisciplinary care planning and collaborate with other home health professionalsComplete required OASIS assessments and documentation as applicableUtilize appropriate ICD-10 coding and follow agency documentation requirementsParticipate in quality improvement and staff education activities as assignedWhat We’re Looking ForMaster’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited programCurrent Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state where services are providedMeets applicable state and federal requirements for practicing as an SLPTwo years of experience preferred, but we encourage qualified candidates to applyStrong communication, organization, and clinical documentation skillsAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with patients, families, physicians, and the home health teamA compassionate, patient-centered approach to careWhy Home Health?Home health gives you the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with patients while seeing the impact of your work in their everyday environment. You’ll have the chance to provide individualized care, help patients and families develop practical strategies for success, and support greater independence at home.If you're an SLP who wants to make a meaningful difference one patient at a time, we'd love to have you join our team.