Speech Therapist, Home Care

The position to which you are applying is represented by a collective bargaining unit, Massachusetts Nursing Association. Elevate your speech therapy career with autonomy, meaningful variety, and the deep fulfillment of home health care! Mass General Brigham Home Care delivers non-acute, medically necessary skilled care directly in patients' homes to help "homebound" individuals recover from illness or injury and manage chronic conditions. Our interdisciplinary services include skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, medical social work, and medical supplies as needed. We are seeking a full-time, Speech‑Language Pathologist to join our dynamic "Constitution" team. Your time will be spent working in Arlington, Chelsea, Everett, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Revere, and Somerville. While navigating transportation and parking in the city can be challenging, we will secure city parking passes for new team members to make the commute as convenient and stress‑free as possible! Enjoy the freedom to create your own schedule while providing dedicated 1:1 care‑because your work‑life balance is essential. The typical schedule is Monday through Friday, with an anticipated caseload of approximately 4‑5 visits per day, plus time allotted for documentation, visit planning, chart review, and care coordination. At Mass General Brigham Home Care, exceptional speech therapy begins where it matters most— in real life. Our therapists provide deeply personalized care, addressing each patient's unique home and community context. By focusing on communication independence, functional outcomes, and patient safety, our team makes a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve. Join a team where your clinical skill is matched by purpose, and your commitment to enhancing lives is supported every step of the way! Key Responsibilities Age‑appropriate evaluation is completed that reflects patient history, relevant systems review and appropriate tests and measures and reported to primary clinician. Plan of treatment is reassessed at least every 2 weeks to patient, primary caregivers and interdisciplinary team; plan is modified and communicated as appropriate to meet discharge goals. Physician orders are current and consistent with plan of care and documented in the medical record. Patient schedules are submitted to the rehab scheduler by end of day Thursday. Home Health aides will be oriented and supervised in accordance with agency and state guidelines. Patient caseloads will be managed in accordance with agency, state and professional guidelines. Documentation is complete and exported timely according to agency standards. POC devices are updated weekly and as directed. Verification of Payor information on admission/eval is completed within agency and regulatory guidelines. Documentation to support Managed Care authorizations/DME requirements is maintained/transmitted within designated time frames. Visit schedule is consistent with authorizations by Managed Care payors. Casemix Weight meets Agency Standards. Utilization/Caseload is discussed with Rehab Manager on an ongoing basis and changes are made toward stated goals. Reportable outcomes meet Agency goals. Verification of Payor information on admission/eval is completed within agency and regulatory guidelines. Realistic, objective, time‑oriented goals for patient performance are identified based on examination findings. Treatment and discharge plans are selected based on examination findings and patient goals. Patient is informed of his/her weekly schedule and any other changes to their schedule as necessary. Education/Degree Requirements Licensure, Certifications or Registration Required: Registered with the Board of Registration in Massachusetts. Experience Two years' experience in acute care, rehab or homecare as a Speech Therapist. Registered with the Board of Registration in the State of Massachusetts. Proficient computer skills with ability to learn new software applications. Experience working in an interdisciplinary team. Strong verbal, written and electronic communications skills. Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with ability to work with a diverse population. Who Thrives Here? Clinically confident Comfortable working autonomously Compassionate communicators Energized by relationship‑based patient care Passionate about helping patients recover and live independently at home When hiring, we look for clinicians who bring not only strong experience and skills, but also positive attitudes, emotional intelligence, and a genuine passion for this work. Make a Meaningful Impact At Mass General Brigham Home Care, your expertise helps patients move better, live safer, and regain independence where it matters most — at home. If you're ready to bring your speech therapy career beyond hospital walls and make a lasting difference in patients' lives, we'd love to meet you! Mass General Brigham Home Care, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr