Home Health Speech Therapist | Chicago, IL

Home Health Speech Therapist | Chicago, IL

Job Title: Home Health Speech Therapist

Location: Chicago, IL

Type: Contract, Part-time, PRN, Full-time

Safe Life Home Health Care, LLC was founded in 2010. We are a professional, customer‑centric, fast‑paced home health agency that has grown to more than 100 caring professionals. We maintain state licensure, CHAP accreditation, and Medicare certification, and we are trusted by doctors, discharge planners, and families for reliable, competent care across 13 counties in Illinois.

Provides Speech Therapy services to patients as directed by their plan of care, and maintains responsibility for the implementation and ongoing evaluation of treatment procedures.

• Assist the physician in evaluating patients’ level of function, establishing treatment plans and goals.
• Perform initial evaluations within 48 hours of referral and re‑evaluations every 30 days, as appropriate, coordinating care with the physician.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes and required summaries.
• Revise plan of treatment and consult the physician for changes in the plan of care.
• Advises and consults with patient’s family and other health‑care staff.
• Coordinate care with the agency Director of Nursing (DON) and other staff as appropriate.
• Observe, record, and report any changes in the patient’s condition and update the agency on status or schedule changes.
• Instruct patient and/or family on the use of equipment, safe patient management, and home therapy programs.
• Communicate effectively with patients, caregivers, families, and agency staff.
• Provide quality, appropriate care and report issues or concerns to the DON/Administrator.
• Ensure that all tasks are performed in a timely manner.

• Licensed Speech Therapist in the state of Illinois.
• At least one year of Home Health Care clinical experience.
• Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance coverage.
• Maintains an annual TB test, CPR certification, and other required certifications.
• Ability to read and interpret patient‑care instructions.
• Ability to effectively perform and prioritize multiple tasks as needed.
• Must be able to travel to patient residences.

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Pay: $ - $ per year

• 10‑hour shift
• 12‑hour shift
• 8‑hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

• Speech Therapy License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Available for both part‑time and full‑time shifts, including weekday and weekend coverage.

Entry level

Part-time

Health Care Provider