SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST (SLP) – HOME HEALTH
Position Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, and swallowing disorders in a home health setting. Services are provided in patients’ homes in accordance with physician orders, established plans of care, and all applicable regulations.
The SLP primarily serves a pediatric population, with occasional adult patients based on agency needs.
Essential Job Duties
The essential functions listed below are representative of the role and may be adjusted based on business needs:
- Conduct in-home evaluations using standardized and non-standardized tools
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care
- Provide skilled therapy services in the home environment
- Assess home safety and functional needs
- Monitor progress and modify treatment plans as appropriate
- Educate caregivers and family members
- Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members
- Complete documentation in a timely and compliant manner
- Participate in case conferences and care coordination
- Maintain compliance with all payer and regulatory requirements
- Maintain patient safety, confidentiality, and rights
Note: This list is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned
Patient Population
- Primary Population: Pediatric patients, including but not limited to:
- Speech sound disorders
- Expressive and receptive language disorders
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Feeding and oral-motor disorders
- Fluency disorders
- Voice and resonance disorders
- Secondary Population (as needed): Adult patients, which may include:
- Aphasia (e.g., post-stroke communication deficits)
- Dysarthria and apraxia of speech
- Cognitive-communication disorders (e.g., memory, attention, executive functioning deficits)
- Voice disorders
- Dysphagia (swallowing disorders)
- Neurological conditions (e.g., traumatic brain injury, Parkinson’s disease)
Schedule & Productivity Expectations - Employee manages schedule within assigned geographic territory
- Visits must be completed as scheduled with appropriate communication for changes.
- Caseload is primarily determined by the SLP, who may select and accept patients based on factors including, but not limited to:
- Clinical skill set and area of expertise
- Clinical judgment and patient appropriateness
- Availability and workload capacity
- Geographic territory and travel considerations
- Productivity is based on completed visits and documentation compliance
Supervision (if applicable) - Provide supervision to Speech-Language Pathology Assistants (SLPAs) and/or Clinical Fellows (CFs) in accordance with state and regulatory requirements
- Review, co-sign, and oversee documentation as required
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
- Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist
- CCC-SLP or CF eligibility
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Valid driver’s license, insurance, and reliable transportation
- CPR certification if required
Skills & Competencies - Independent clinical judgment
- Strong time management and organization
- Ability to manage caseload autonomously
- Strong caregiver communication skills
- Ability to work in varied home environments
Physical Requirements - Travel to patient homes
- Ability to navigate home environments safely
- Ability to transport materials
- Ability to sit, stand, bend, and move throughout the home setting
- Ability to engage in floor-based and child-directed therapy activities
- Ability to lift or assist patients within reasonable limits
- Ability to utilize fine motor skills for therapy materials and documentation
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