What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Therapist position at Assurance Home Care?
Are you looking for a rewarding career? We are now hiring a Speech Therapist to be the newest member of our dedicated Home Health team!
Salary Range: $55.00- $60.00 per hour
We believe in cultivating a family culture and thrives on person-centered care, while building a positive culture focused on a shared vision, trust, communication and collaboration. Our mission is to provide compassionate, quality care that focuses on the unique needs of our patients and families. We believe in teamwork, respect, appreciation, and integrity.
What makes us special?
- UKG Wallet – access to earned wages before payday
- Competitive Wages!
- Great benefits – Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Growth Opportunities
- Continuing Education / Training Opportunities
Are you ready to make a difference in the lives of others?
As a Speech Therapist, you will provide skilled speech therapy services by assessing, planning, and implementing individualized therapy programs to help improve speech, language, and swallowing abilities. You’ll work with patients to restore their communication skills and assist with eating and swallowing difficulties, all while providing compassionate, personalized care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive speech, language, and swallowing assessments for patients in home health settings
- Develop and implement individualized therapy plans tailored to the specific needs of each patient
- Provide direct speech therapy treatment, including exercises for speech, language, and swallowing disorders
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure a holistic approach to care
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on strategies for improving communication and swallowing abilities
- Document therapy sessions and progress notes according to home health policy and regulatory standards
- Monitor and track patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary
- Ensure all therapy activities are compliant with state and federal regulations
Must Have:
- Valid state Speech Therapist license (required)
- Strong knowledge of speech therapy techniques for various conditions, including swallowing and communication disorders
- Experience in a Home Health setting (preferred but not required)
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Compassionate, patient-focused approach to care
Nice to Have:
- Experience with home health therapy services
- Familiarity with Kantime EMR other electronic health record systems
- Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)
Equal Opportunity Employer
We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
Pay Transparency Statement
Compensation for roles varies depending on a wide range of factors including location, experience, skill set, and qualifications. As required by state or local law, we provide a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range we expect to pay for this role, as stated above.
Salary : $55 - $60