Speech Therapist - Home Health (Pt Days

Home Health Speech Therapist

The Home Health Speech Therapist provides specialized speech-language therapy services to patients in their homes. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical skills, a patient-centered approach, and the ability to develop and implement effective therapy plans tailored to individual patient needs.

FTE & Shift: 0.5 FTE (Part-Time) | Days

Work Location:

Location Varies - Primarily Kankakee County

• Patient Assessment:
  Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients' speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities. Develop individualized therapy plans based on assessment findings.
• Therapy and Intervention:
  Provide evidence-based speech-language therapy to address disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria, voice disorders, and dysphagia. Implement therapeutic techniques and exercises to improve communication and swallowing function.
• Care Planning:
  Develop and update individualized therapy plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team. Set realistic goals and monitor patient progress toward these goals.
• Patient and Family
  
  Education:
  
  Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, therapy techniques, and home exercises. Provide strategies and tools to support ongoing therapy and improve quality of life.
• Documentation:
  Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, therapy sessions, progress notes, and outcomes. Ensure compliance with agency policies, billing requirements, and regulatory standards.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care. Communicate any changes in the patient's condition or therapy needs to the care team.
• Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure

Non-essential Duties

• Participate in home health care team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in physical therapy and home health care.
• Provide mentorship or support to physical therapy students or new staff as needed.
• Assist with special projects or additional duties as assigned by management.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Riverside Healthcare offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and nationally rated employee well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so your journey at and away from work is remarkable. Our Total Rewards package includes:

Compensation

• Base compensation within the position's pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift differential, on-call
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits -.5 to 1.0 FTE

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

Benefits -.001 to.49 FTE:

• Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work

Responsibilities

Required Experience

• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in speech-language therapy.

Preferred Experience:

• Clinical experience in speech-language therapy in home health care experience is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of speech-language therapy techniques and interventions.
• Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and support patients and families effectively.
• Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems and documentation practices.
• Ability to work independently and…