Home Health Speech Therapist PRN

Why UT Southwestern?

With over 75 years of excellence in Dallas‑Fort Worth, Texas, UT Southwestern is committed to excellence, innovation, teamwork, and compassion. As a world‑renowned medical and research center, we strive to provide the best possible care, resources, and benefits for our valued employees. Ranked as the number 1 hospital in Dallas‑Fort Worth according to U.S. News & World Report, we invest in you with opportunities for career growth and development to align with your future goals. Our highly competitive benefits package offers healthcare, PTO and paid holidays, on‑site childcare, wage, merit increases and so much more. We invite you to be a part of the UT Southwestern team where you'll discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, and a rewarding career!

Job Summary

Join a dedicated healthcare team as a Home Health Speech Therapist (SLP), providing compassionate, patient‑centered care in the comfort of patients' homes. In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat communication, cognitive, swallowing, and speech disorders while developing individualized treatment plans that promote independence and improve quality of life. Working collaboratively with physicians, nurses, therapists, patients, and caregivers, you will deliver skilled therapy services, monitor patient progress, and provide education to support successful outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through personalized care while enjoying a high level of autonomy and flexibility in a home health setting.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree.
• 1‑2 years of experience in Speech Therapy.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification accredited by American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Valid Texas driver’s license and proof of driver’s insurance.
• Current licensure as a Speech Therapist.

Preferred

• Experience in home health setting.

Job Duties

• Evaluate patient’s home environment and communicative status.
• Document identified problems, interventions, communications, and patient responses; ensure compliance with agency policies.
• Develop and update Plan of Care (POC/POT) in coordination with physician when required.
• Assess and record outcomes; make recommendations for improvement.
• Provide patient care and coordinate with other disciplines and team members with assistance of the Clinical Therapy Manager.
• Prioritize patient care as ordered by the attending physician and evaluate on an ongoing basis.
• Instruct patients, family/caregiver, and health team members in methods to improve and manage their disability.
• Adhere to speech pathology policies, regulations, codes of ethics, and federal, state, and local laws.
• Follow infection control, hazardous waste, and HIV/HBV procedures per agency policy.
• Participate in quality improvement activities and submit progress reports every 60 days and at discharge.
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment; instruct patients on home safety.
• Keep PPD and CPR up to date per agency policy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Security and EEO Statement

Security
This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes UT Southwestern to obtain criminal history record information.

EEO
UT Southwestern Medical Center is committed to an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. As an equal opportunity employer, UT Southwestern prohibits unlawful discrimination, including discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or veteran status.

Location

Primary Location: Texas‑Dallas‑5323 Harry Hines Blvd
Work Locations: 5323 Harry Hines Blvd

Job Details

Role: Allied Health – Home Health (Standard)
Schedule: Part‑time Day Job
Employee Status: Regular