SPEECH THERAPIST - HOME HEALTH (PT DAYS)

Riverside Healthcare•Kankakee, IL

37d•Remote

About The Position

The Home Health Speech Therapist provides specialized speech-language therapy services to patients in their homes. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. The ideal candidate will possess advanced clinical skills, a patient-centered approach, and the ability to develop and implement effective therapy plans tailored to individual patient needs.

Requirements

Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in Illinois
Valid drivers license and personal auto insurance are required.
Minimum of one year of clinical experience in speech-language therapy.
Proficient in electronic health record (EHR) systems and documentation practices.
Ability to work independently and manage a caseload efficiently in a home care setting
Speech: Needed to give directions and to administer tests, articulate and precise in order to provide/administer a good model to patients.
Vision: Needed to evaluate articulation movements, administer tests, view handwriting, and view patients use of argumentative systems and gestural or body language.
Hearing: Needed to adequately evaluate speech/language/voice impairments.
Touch: Needed to provide tactile cueing and physical prompting.
Up to 10 lbs: Frequently
Up to 20 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 35 lbs: Occasionally
Up to 50 lbs: Occasionally
Minimal lifting required overall. Must carry testing equipment from office to bedside or other appropriate areas within the Medical Center. Must lift overhead to obtain or replace items in cabinets. May occasionally assist other staff members, such as nurse, technicians, or other therapists with patient transfers, and/or adjusting the patient in bed.
Sit: 60
Twist: 2
Stand: 45
Crawl: 1
Walk: 15
Kneel: 2
Lift: 2
Drive: 60
Squat: 5
Climb: 2
Bend: 10
Reach above shoulders: 5
Simple grasp up to 10 lbs.
Normal weight: Often
Pushing & pulling Normal weight: occasionally
Fine Manipulation: writing often and for lengthy periods during the day. May also push wheelchairs.
Required elevating table in order to allow room for wheelchair armrests. Operating vehicle for home evaluations.
Inside hours: 8
Temperature: Normal Range
Lighting: Average
Noise levels: Average
Humidity: Normal Range
Atmosphere: Odors, Dust
Conducting video fluoroscopic swallow evaluations in conjunction with radiology.
Thyroid collar, lead apron, neck &ring badges, lead glasses (optional), lead gloves (optional).

Nice To Haves

Clinical experience in speech-language therapy in home health care experience is preferred.
Advanced knowledge of speech-language therapy techniques and interventions.
Strong assessment and diagnostic skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to educate and support patients and families effectively.
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive evaluations of patients' speech, language, communication, and swallowing abilities.
Develop individualized therapy plans based on assessment findings.
Provide evidence-based speech-language therapy to address disorders such as aphasia, dysarthria, voice disorders, and dysphagia.
Implement therapeutic techniques and exercises to improve communication and swallowing function.
Develop and update individualized therapy plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and healthcare team.
Set realistic goals and monitor patient progress toward these goals.
Educate patients and their families about speech and language disorders, therapy techniques, and home exercises.
Provide strategies and tools to support ongoing therapy and improve quality of life.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, therapy sessions, progress notes, and outcomes.
Ensure compliance with agency policies, billing requirements, and regulatory standards.
Work closely with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Communicate any changes in the patient's condition or therapy needs to the care team.
Demonstrates flexibility with assignments within professional scope/duties/licensure
Participate in home health care team meetings, case conferences, and continuing education to stay current with best practices in physical therapy and home health care.
Provide mentorship or support to physical therapy students or new staff as needed.
Assist with special projects or additional duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs
medical
dental
vision
life
Short- and Long-Term Disability
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Paid Leave Hours accrued as you work