Home Care Speech Language Pathologist, Chenango County Region

Speech Language Pathologist

United Health Services (UHS) is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our experienced Home Care team. In this role, you'll provide individualized evaluation and treatment to patients in their homes—helping them improve communication, cognition, and swallowing to support safety and independence. You'll collaborate with a dedicated team of therapists, nurses, and other professionals to create patient-centered care plans that reflect each individual's goals. Home care offers the opportunity to build strong, one-on-one connections with patients and their families. If you're looking for a flexible, autonomous role where your clinical expertise can make a meaningful impact in daily life, we invite you to bring your skills to a setting that's as personal as it is rewarding.

Primary Department: Speech Pathology Therapy, UHS Home Care

Primary Work Shift: Day

Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Compensation Range: $33.57 - $51.39 per hour, depending on experience

Job Responsibilities

• Interpret and implement medical prescriptions for speech-language pathology services, ensuring appropriateness for the home care environment
• Conduct thorough assessments in the patient's home using standardized tools to evaluate communication, cognitive-linguistic function, voice, fluency, and swallowing abilities
• Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans that reflect both short- and long-term patient goals, with attention to the home environment and available resources
• Adjust treatment strategies based on patient progress, caregiver input, and observed response to therapy, ensuring goals remain functional and achievable in the home setting
• Document all assessments, interventions, patient progress, and caregiver interactions using electronic or paper records in compliance with agency policies and regulatory standards
• Ensure documentation supports reimbursement criteria and meets all required timelines and confidentiality regulations, including HIPAA and agency-specific guidelines
• Provide education and training to patients and caregivers on communication strategies, compensatory techniques, and safe swallowing practices within the context of daily home routines
• Establish strong rapport and effective communication with patients, caregivers, and interdisciplinary team members to support coordinated care
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and care planning discussions to align therapy goals with overall care plans and discharge readiness
• Collaborate with care managers and vendors to recommend and coordinate the provision of durable medical equipment or assistive technology when indicated
• Maintain professional licensure through ongoing continuing education, and stay current with clinical best practices relevant to home-based speech-language pathology
• Assist in mentoring peers or evaluating competencies of other clinicians as needed, contributing to team development and quality of care

Position Qualifications

Minimum Required:

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA, or current candidate in a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
• Current New York State license as a Speech-Language Pathologist
• Current CPR certification

Preferred:

• Previous clinical experience
• Experience working with dysphagia and neurogenic communication disorders

Why You'll Love Working at UHS

At United Health Services (UHS), we believe every connection—to patients, to purpose, to each other—makes a difference. That's why we're intentional about supporting our team in ways that go beyond the job. Whether through meaningful benefits, personal growth, or fun along the way, we're here to help you thrive in work and life.

A Culture of Connection – We support each other like family and create space for every voice to be heard. Engagement Councils, peer recognition, and initiatives like Walk in my Shoes for senior leaders are just a few ways we foster belonging and collaboration. Outside of work, we stay connected through team events like trivia, trunk-or-treat, volunteer days, our staff choir, or seasonal celebrations.

Comprehensive Benefits for Life & Family – We offer medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week. With flexible plan options and coverage tiers, you can choose what fits your life best. Additional perks include discounted childcare through Bright Horizons and voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.

Well-Being & Financial Security – From day one, PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge. We support your long-term wellness with a 403(b) retirement plan and company match, flexible spending accounts, access to financial advisors, and up to $400/year in wellness rewards. When life gets tough, we're here with 24/7 EAP counseling, virtual mental health support, a food pantry, PTO donation program, and professional attire through the Classy Closet.

Growth That Moves with You – With access to 100,000+ online courses, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, clinical ladders, and internal mobility, we help you grow wherever your passion leads. We also continuously review compensation to ensure market competitiveness and internal equity, so you can feel confident your work is valued and rewarded fairly.

A Place to Call Home – Located in New York's Southern Tier, UHS offers more than a career—we offer a lifestyle. Enjoy four-season recreation, affordable living, top-rated schools, minor league sports, craft brews, a close-knit community, and more, all within reach of the Finger Lakes, the Catskills, and major Northeast cities.

About United Health Services

United Health Services (UHS) is a locally owned, not-for-profit healthcare system in New York's Southern Tier comprising four hospitals, long-term care and home care services, and physician practices in Broome and surrounding counties. UHS provides healthcare and medical services for two-thirds of the region's population, produces $1.3 billion a year in total economic impact, and boasts a workforce of more than 6,300 employees and providers.

At UHS, our work is guided by our Values of Compassion, Trust, Respect, Teamwork, and Innovation. Whether you provide direct patient care or support behind the scenes, you are part of a shared purpose: to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve. Every employee plays a meaningful role in fulfilling our mission—we'd love for you to consider joining us!

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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