Speech Therapist- Home Health

HUCKEYE HEALTH SERVICES LLC • Newport Beach, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Speech-Language Pathologist / Speech Therapist to provide home health speech therapy services to patients in the Newport Beach, CA area. The Speech Therapist will assess patients for speech-related therapy needs, establish treatment goals, develop treatment plans, and implement appropriate speech pathology interventions.

Requirements

• Minimum of 18 months of experience as a Speech-Language Pathologist.
• Current Speech-Language Pathologist license in the State of California.
• Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association.
• Home health experience required/preferred.
• Geriatric patient care experience required.
• Experience and knowledge in a wide range of diagnoses, including: General medicine, Orthopedics, Neurology, Cardiopulmonary conditions, Gastroenterology, Otolaryngology.

Nice To Haves

• Prior home health experience.
• Experience working with geriatric patients in a home-based care setting.
• Experience supporting interdisciplinary care teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients for speech therapy needs and functional limitations.
• Review medical history and apply appropriate screening tests.
• Establish individualized treatment goals and plans of care.
• Collaborate with patients and families regarding therapy intensity, duration, goals, and discharge recommendations.

What This Job Offers

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