Speech Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for a career that makes an impact both with the patient and your team? If so, come work with us at Heritage Home Health and Hospice.

Heritage is ranked as a community leader in home-based care as one of the best home health and hospice agencies in Pocatello, ID, Twin Falls, ID, and surrounding areas. We are locally owned and operated, focusing on providing excellent care and a positive work environment. We are committed to serving those in need recovering from illness, injury, or surgery or those living with chronic disability or dealing with the natural process of aging, physical conditions, and cognitive abilities. Heritage provides individualized care tailored to meet the needs of people of all ages that helps people stay at home. Heritage is known for its positive work culture that is collaborative, energetic, and focused on doing the right thing. 

Responsibilities

Heritage Home Health Speech Therapists (STs) work with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals in the patient’s place of residence. In addition to performing visits and completing coordination of care, the ST is the point of contact for all disciplines involved with providing care to the patients. The ST follows agency, state, and federal policies and procedures. The ST will consult with the patient’s primary care physician, collect OASIS information (Home Health only), ensure medication profiles are accurate, and attend meetings as required.

Speech Therapists (STs) must meet the following requirements:

• Be currently licensed as an ST in the state of Idaho
• A minimum of one year of clinical experience is preferred but not required
• Demonstrate knowledge and skill in ST practice
• CPR (BLS) professional certification
• General knowledge of computers and the ability to learn industry-specific software and documentation applications
• Possess a valid state driver’s license and automobile liability insurance

Additional Information

Heritage Home Health & Hospice is an equal-opportunity employer. We work to promote differences collaboratively and respectfully. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages, and motivates all individuals without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Heritage, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that make our community extraordinary.