Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation • Oak Brook, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you’ll provide patient-centered care that improves communication, swallowing, and overall quality of life. This role involves evaluating and treating patients using evidence-based speech therapy practices, developing and adjusting individualized care plans based on patient progress, and educating patients and families to support independence and long-term outcomes. You will collaborate with nurses, therapists, and physicians to coordinate care and complete accurate, timely documentation to support clinical and regulatory requirements. Participation in care planning, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives is also expected, along with identifying changes in patient condition and adjusting treatment accordingly.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Active Illinois SLP license (or eligible)
• Completion of Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY)
• Minimum 1 year of experience (or strong clinical internship experience)
• Strong communication, documentation, and time management skills
• Ability to work independently in a home-based setting
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• BLS Certification (AHA) – required within 6 months of hire (if not already obtained)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients using evidence-based speech therapy practices
• Develop and adjust individualized care plans based on patient progress
• Educate patients and families to support independence and long-term outcomes
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and physicians to coordinate care
• Complete accurate, timely documentation to support clinical and regulatory requirements
• Participate in care planning, case conferences, and quality improvement initiatives
• Identify changes in patient condition and adjust treatment accordingly

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level