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Home Health Speech Therapist

MedicalOne Health LLC

Antioch, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cerebral Vascular Accident, Communication Skills, Communicative Disorders, Documentation, Health Plan, Healthcare, High School Diploma, Home Care, Neurosurgery, Nursing, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Problem Solving Skills, Schedule Development, Speech and Language Pathology, Swallowing Disorders, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Antioch, CA
POSTED
30+ days ago
Benefits:
  • Paid time off

Home Care Speech Therapist (ST / SLP) 
Speech-Language Pathologists in home care focus on rehabilitating communication and swallowing disorders for patients recovering from strokes, surgeries, or neurological conditions.

  • Assessment & Evaluation: Conducting in-home evaluations of speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing (dysphagia) abilities.
  • Therapeutic Intervention: Implementing personalized care plans to improve articulation, fluency, voice, and language comprehension.
  • Swallowing Therapy: Providing safe-swallow training, recommending diet modifications, and teaching exercises to prevent aspiration.
  • Patient/Family Education: Training caregivers on communication techniques and safety protocols to ensure continuity of care between visits.
  • Care Coordination: Collaborating with physicians, nurses, and physical therapists to update the patient's holistic care plan. 
Requirements:
  • Education: SLPs require a Master’s degree and state licensure; STNAs require a high school diploma and state-approved training.
  • Certifications: CPR and First Aid certifications are standard requirements for all home care professionals.
  • Skills: High empathy, physical stamina for patient transfers, and strong documentation skills are essential. 
Skills for Home Health:
Independence: Self-motivated professionals capable of managing their own schedules and making autonomous clinical decisions in ambiguous situations.
  • Physical & Mental Agility: Critical thinking for problem-solving in non-clinical settings and the stamina for frequent travel between patient homes. 
Essential Skills & Environment:
  • Autonomy & Travel: Work independently, traveling between homes, often requiring schedule flexibility.
  • Collaboration: Strong communication skills to work within an interdisciplinary team.
  • Problem-Solving: Differentiate urgent from non-urgent situations and manage varied patient needs.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency with required technology for documentation and communication. 
  • Technology Proficiency: Experience with electronic medical record (EMR) systems (e.g., Kinnser, HomeCare HomeBase) is standard for mobile documentation.
About Us:
MedicalOne Health LLC has been serving the Antioch community for over a decade, providing high-quality home health services with compassion and dedication. Our patients love us for our personalized care, and our employees appreciate a supportive work environment that encourages growth and teamwork.

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