Speech Therapist

Heartland Home Health • Milwaukee, WI

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About The Position

Expand Communication. Empower Patients. Transform Lives.
Heartland Home Health is seeking a dedicated Home Health Speech Therapist to provide exceptional, patient-centered care that improves communication, swallowing function, and overall quality of life for our home health patients. In this role, you will develop individualized speech therapy plans, perform comprehensive assessments, and work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal outcomes.
This is an exciting opportunity to bring your expertise to a supportive, mission-driven organization where your skills directly impact the independence and well-being of patients in their own homes.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited institution.
• Licensed and in good standing as a Speech Therapist (SLP) in the state of employment.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of speech therapy techniques appropriate for home-based, medically complex patients.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to travel locally 100% of the time with reliable transportation.
• Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ year of experience in a multidisciplinary care setting
• Home health or in-home speech therapy
• Geriatric, neurological, or post-stroke rehabilitation
• Dysphagia management and cognitive-linguistic therapy
• Interdisciplinary care team participation

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled speech therapy services to patients experiencing communication, cognitive, or swallowing difficulties.
• Deliver care based on an individualized Plan of Treatment developed in coordination with the referring physician and interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate and treat speech, language, voice, cognition, and swallowing disorders.
• Work collaboratively with patients, families, and caregivers to develop goals and teach techniques that promote safe communication and function.
• Educate patients and caregivers about exercises, tools, and strategies that support recovery and maintain abilities.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, treatment, and progress.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and care coordination to ensure comprehensive support for each patient.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• National & Local Recognition Programs
• Teammate Assistance Fund
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program
• Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays
• Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care)
• Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN)
• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time