Speech Therapist -SLP-Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Speech Therapist / Speech-Language Pathologist (Home Health)Flexible Schedule | Weekly Pay | North Houston & The Woodlands

Are you a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist looking for a rewarding opportunity that offers flexibility and the chance to make a lasting impact on patients' lives?

Join BrightStar Care of North Houston and The Woodlands, where you'll provide one-on-one therapy services that help patients improve communication, cognitive function, swallowing abilities, and overall quality of life in the comfort of their homes. Whether you're seeking full-time, part-time, or supplemental hours, we offer the flexibility to build a schedule that fits your lifestyle.

At BrightStar Care, we uphold a Higher Standard of Care by supporting both our clients and our clinicians. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive environment where healthcare professionals can thrive while delivering exceptional patient outcomes.

Why Join BrightStar Care?

• Flexible scheduling to support work-life balance

• Weekly pay with direct deposit

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• IRA retirement benefits

• Employee referral bonus program

• Career growth and advancement opportunities

• Mobile clock-in/out and electronic charting

• Supportive leadership team and clinical oversight

Position Summary

The Speech-Language Pathologist evaluates patients and develops individualized treatment plans to address communication, speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders. Services are provided in home health settings and focus on helping patients achieve greater independence, safety, and quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate speech, language, communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders

• Develop individualized treatment plans based on physician orders and patient needs

• Provide evidence-based therapeutic interventions to improve communication and swallowing function

• Assess and treat patients experiencing speech, language, cognitive, and dysphagia-related challenges resulting from illness, injury, or neurological conditions

• Educate patients, family members, and caregivers on treatment strategies and home exercise programs

• Recommend communication aids, adaptive devices, and compensatory strategies as appropriate

• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed to achieve therapeutic goals

• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate care

• Communicate changes in patient condition and treatment response to the physician and Director of Nursing

• Complete accurate clinical documentation, progress reports, and discharge summaries in a timely manner

• Treat clients, families, caregivers, and team members with professionalism, courtesy, and respect

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program

• Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in the state where services are provided

• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred or required based on state regulations

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist

• Home health or community-based experience preferred

• Experience evaluating and treating patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders

• Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills

• Commitment to maintaining HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality

Join Our Team

If you're passionate about helping patients improve communication, cognitive function, and quality of life while enjoying the flexibility to create your own schedule, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of a team dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving lives every day.

BrightStar Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state, or local laws.