Speech Language Pathologist (58120)
$83,200–$124,800 year
On-siteLibertyville, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Conduct home-based speech therapy for patients with communication, swallowing, or cognitive difficulties due to illness or injury. Observe and evaluate patient abilities, then perform assessments, document progress, and ensure established goals are met. Assist with mouth, breathing, and swallowing exercises while educating families on safety practices and self-care. Work within a home health team including RNs, LPNs, and therapists to support individualized plans of care. Provide 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios with flexible assignments and autonomy. Requires Master's degree, Illinois license, and one year of experience.
Required Qualifications
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Active SLP license in Illinois
- Minimum of 1 year of speech therapy experience
- CPR certification
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
- Good clinical judgement
- Critical thinking skills
- Strong communicator
- Empathy
- Compassion
Desired Qualifications
- Ideally in home healthcare
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