Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

21st Century Home Health Services•Palo Alto, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At 21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS), we treat every patient with empathy, compassion, and understanding. As the largest home health agency in San Francisco and the fastest-growing in the Bay Area with over 600 employees, we care for thousands of patients across multiple counties and are actively expanding. Our clinicians are dedicated to patients and each other, resulting in consistently low hospital readmission rates (under 10%) compared to the industry average. We foster an environment of support, growth, and recognition, evidenced by our recognition as a 2024 Top Workplace. We attract top clinical talent and deliver outstanding outcomes, solidifying our leadership in home health. All opportunities require visiting patients in their homes; remote positions are not available unless specified. This role is based in Santa Clara County, covering Palo Alto, Cupertino, and Mountain View.

Requirements

Current unrestricted CA Speech Therapist License
Current BLS/CPR Certification
Valid CA Driver's License
Knowledge and understanding of individual development and human behavior as it relates to the effects of illness/injury; and of the influence of culture on health care.
Prior to scheduling an in-person interview, all Candidates are required to complete a computer literacy and competency assessment.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of state and federal homecare regulatory guidelines preferred.
Experience in home health care is highly preferred.
Experience with high acuity patients is a plus.
Experience working with an interdisciplinary team is highly desired.
Case Management fundamentals is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled services to assist patients with breathing, speaking, and swallowing functions in partnership with the Case Manager.
Evaluate and treat speech, language, cognitive, and fluency disorders that affect communication.
Serve as an educator, patient advocate, and a member of the interdisciplinary care team.