Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

• Complete comprehensive speech-language evaluations to assess communication, cognition, voice, and swallowing needs
• Develop individualized plans of care and measurable treatment goals
• Provide evidence-based interventions for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders
• Assess and treat dysphagia, aphasia, dysarthria, cognitive impairment, and other communication disorders
• Reassess patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate
• Provide skilled speech therapy services in accordance with physician orders and CMS Conditions of Participation (CoPs)
• Educate patients and caregivers on communication strategies, swallowing precautions, aspiration prevention, cognitive techniques, adaptive tools, and individualized Home Exercise Programs (HEPs)
• Maintain timely, accurate documentation in accordance with CMS, payer, and agency requirements
• Collaborate with physicians, caregivers, nursing, therapy, and the interdisciplinary team to support successful patient outcomes

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited Speech-Language Pathology program
• Current Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist license in good standing
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred, as applicable
• Home health experience preferred
• Strong clinical judgment, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills
• Ability to work independently while remaining connected to the interdisciplinary care team
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance
• Familiarity with Medicare/CMS documentation preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in conducting comprehensive speech-language evaluations and developing individualized treatment plans for communication and swallowing disorders. Proficient in providing evidence-based interventions and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Speech-Language Evaluation
• Individualized Treatment Plans
• Evidence-Based Interventions
• Dysphagia Assessment
• CMS Documentation

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Communication Disorder Assessment
• Cognitive-Communication Therapy
• Swallowing Disorder Treatment
• Patient Progress Reassessment
• Home Exercise Programs (HEPs)

Soft Skills

• Clinical Judgment
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Interpersonal Skills
• Patient Education

Certifications & Qualifications

• Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist License
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

Industry Keywords

• Home Health Experience
• Medicare
• CMS Conditions of Participation
• Aspiration Prevention
• Adaptive Tools