Speech Language Pathologist— Home Health

Theradynamics•Smithtown, NY

11d•Onsite

About The Position

TheraDynamics is hiring home health Occupational Therapists, Physical Therapists, and Speech-Language Pathologists to provide therapy services to patients in their homes. The role offers schedule flexibility, clinician autonomy, and competitive per-visit or hourly rates. Full-time options are available, with rates discussed in person. Rates depend on position, applicable experience, and employment type; listed ranges include per-diem roles without benefits and independent contractors. Speech-Language Pathologists screen, evaluate, and treat facility patients or residents who need speech-language pathology services. They implement treatment plans through direct treatment, education of treatment staff, and supervision of Speech-Language Pathology staff. They maintain accurate daily billing information according to facility procedures and may serve as clinical instructors for SLP students completing clinical residencies. Physical Therapists provide preventive services to help individuals remain at home and avoid nursing home care. They identify and address patient goals and needs, develop care plans and tailored fitness or wellness programs, deliver personalized evidence-based treatment, monitor and communicate progress, document care, and collaborate with other health professionals. Occupational Therapists provide skilled services and interventions in accordance with physician orders. They assess patient needs, plan and modify care to meet goals, collaborate with other disciplines, instruct patients and caregivers on the occupational therapy program, advise and instruct team members on occupational therapy modalities, and report patient progress or changes in status to the physician and appropriate team members.

Requirements

Speech-Language Pathologist: Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in Speech and Language Pathology.
Speech-Language Pathologist: Current and valid New York State license.
Speech-Language Pathologist: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Speech-Language Pathologist: Computer literate.
Physical Therapist: Valid New York State PT license.
Physical Therapist: Master’s degree from an accredited physical therapy school.
Physical Therapist: Good organizational skills.
Physical Therapist: Good written skills.
Occupational Therapist: Master’s degree from an accredited occupational therapy school.
Occupational Therapist: Good organizational skills.
Occupational Therapist: Good written skills.
Occupational Therapist: Valid New York State Occupational Therapy license.

Nice To Haves

Physical Therapist: CPR certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Screen, evaluate, and treat patients or residents requiring Speech-Language Pathology services.
Implement Speech-Language Pathology treatment plans through direct treatment, staff education, and supervision of Speech-Language Pathology staff.
Maintain accurate daily billing information in accordance with facility procedures.
When appropriate, act as a clinical instructor for Speech-Language Pathology students completing clinical residencies.
Provide preventive physical therapy services to help individuals remain at home and avoid nursing home care.
Identify and meet patients’ goals and needs.
Offer cost-effective treatments to improve clients’ motion and mobility, reduce the need for medications, and provide alternatives to surgery.
Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques.
Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients’ needs.
Provide personalized, evidence-based care and proven interventions, and motivate patients to function optimally during treatment.
Promote clients’ healthy lifestyles by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination.
Consult and practice with other health professionals.
Evaluate treatment effects, monitor and communicate progress, and document patient care services.
Provide skilled occupational therapy services and interventions in accordance with physician orders.
Assess patient needs, plan care, and evaluate and modify care to meet occupational therapy goals.
Collaborate with all disciplines to plan and evaluate team goals for each patient.
Instruct patients, families, and caregivers on the patient’s occupational therapy program.
Advise, consult, and instruct multidisciplinary team members in occupational therapy modalities.
Observe and report patient progress or changes in status to the physician and appropriate multidisciplinary team members.
Perform other duties as assigned.