Home Health Speech Therapist

Overview Home Care Speech Therapist (ST / SLP) role focused on rehabilitating communication and swallowing disorders for patients recovering from strokes, surgeries, or neurological conditions. Benefits Paid time off Responsibilities Assessment & Evaluation: Conduct in-home evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing (dysphagia) abilities. Therapeutic Intervention: Implement personalized care plans to improve articulation, fluency, voice, and language comprehension. Swallowing Therapy: Provide safe-swallow training, recommend diet modifications, and teach exercises to prevent aspiration. Patient/Family Education: Train caregivers on communication techniques and safety protocols to ensure continuity of care between visits. Care Coordination: Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and physical therapists to update the patient\'s holistic care plan. Requirements Education: SLPs require a Master’s degree and state licensure; STNAs require a high school diploma and state-approved training. Certifications: CPR and First Aid certifications are standard requirements for all home care professionals. Skills: High empathy, physical stamina for patient transfers, and strong documentation skills are essential. Skills & Environment Independence: Self-motivated professionals capable of managing their own schedules and making autonomous clinical decisions in ambiguous situations. Physical & Mental Agility: Critical thinking for problem-solving in non-clinical settings and the stamina for frequent travel between patient homes. Autonomy & Travel: Work independently, traveling between homes, often requiring schedule flexibility. Collaboration: Strong communication skills to work within an interdisciplinary team. Problem-Solving: Differentiate urgent from non-urgent situations and manage varied patient needs. Technical Skills: Proficiency with required technology for documentation and communication. Technology Proficiency: Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (e.g., Kinnser, HomeCare HomeBase) is standard for mobile documentation. About Us MedicalOne Health LLC has been serving the Antioch community for over a decade, providing high-quality home health services with compassion and dedication. Our patients love us for our personalized care, and our employees appreciate a supportive work environment that encourages growth and teamwork. #J-18808-Ljbffr