Home Care Speech Language Therapist

Position Overview 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, Division, or Unit: 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

United Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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