Speech Therapist

Visiting-Nurse-Association-of-Hanover-; Town of Hanover (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Supportive clinical leadership

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Visiting-Nurse-Association-of-Hanover- seeks a compassionate Home Health Speech Therapist to deliver skilled therapy in patients' homes, helping regain independence and improve safety while working within an interdisciplinary team.

You will conduct evaluations, set measurable goals, and provide palliative-focused therapy for Hospice patients, educating caregivers and documenting progress to meet Medicare CoPs and licensure requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Current Speech Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical assessment skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct patient evaluations and assess home environments.
• Establish measurable goals, administer evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and recommend assistive devices.
• Provide palliative-focused speech therapy for Hospice patients, enhancing quality of life through communication and swallowing support.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and caregivers to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Instruct patients, families, and team members in treatment regimens.
• Document evaluations, clinical notes, and progress timely, meeting Medicare CoPs, PA licensure standards, and agency policies.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and best-practice standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical assessment

Patient education

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Medicare documentation

Job description

We are Growing! Join Our Team!

Are you a compassionate Speech-Language Pathologist who values patient-centered care and enjoys working independently? We are seeking a dedicated Home Health Speech Therapist to join our growing team. In this role, you will help patients regain independence, improve safety, and achieve their functional goals in the place they call home.

As a member of our interdisciplinary team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives by providing skilled therapy services, caregiver education, and personalized treatment plans that support recovery and quality of life.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct patient evaluations, assess home environments, and identify communication and swallowing needs.
• Establish measurable goals, administer evidence-based therapeutic interventions, and recommend assistive devices.
• Provide palliative-focused speech therapy for Hospice patients, enhancing quality of life through communication and swallowing support.
• Collaborate with physicians, interdisciplinary teams, patients, and caregivers to coordinate comprehensive care.
• Instruct patients, families, and team members in treatment regimens.
• Document evaluations, clinical notes, and progress timely, meeting Medicare CoPs, PA licensure standards, and agency policies.
• Maintain professional competence through continuing education and best-practice standards.

What We’re Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Current Speech Therapist license in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical assessment skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience as an Speech Therapist.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Experience working with adult and geriatric populations.
• Knowledge of Medicare home health regulations and documentation requirements.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive compensation.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Supportive clinical leadership.
• Collaborative interdisciplinary team.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education.
• Meaningful work that makes a difference in patients' lives every day.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent travel within assigned territory.
• Ability to safely assist patients with transfers and mobility activities.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and lift as required to provide patient care.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.