Home Care - Speech Therapist, PRN

About the role

Hillcrest Home Care is seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech Therapist to provide therapy services in the comfort of patients' homes. This position offers flexibility as it is on a PRN (Per Request Not Scheduled) basis.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, treat, and support patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency needs.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to create individualized care plans and support safe, effective transitions of care.
• Complete evaluations using appropriate tests and measures to establish timely, individualized plans of care.
• Provide therapy services in accordance with each patient's plan of care, clinical needs, and established goals.
• Treat and support needs related to speech, language, cognition, communication, voice, swallowing, and fluency.
• Educate patients and family members using clear communication, adult learning principles, and sensitivity to individual needs.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, caregivers, and other interdisciplinary team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation and charging to support therapy services.
• Plan safe and effective transitions of care, including equipment recommendations, service needs, and handoff communication.
• Identify patients who may benefit from additional medical or therapy services and follow through appropriately.
• Build an efficient patient schedule while considering patient preferences, home environment, care needs, and productivity standards.
• Identify and address risks related to patient care, infection control, documentation, equipment, and safety.
• Participate in professional development, clinical education, and other activities that support the therapy profession.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Active Speech Therapist license in Nebraska or a compact state.
• Basic Life Support CPR certification.
• At least two years of experience as a Speech Therapist in long-term care, post-acute care, hospital, home care, or a similar setting.

Qualifications

• Compassionate, dependable, and confident in building relationships with patients and families.
• Comfortable working independently in a home care setting.
• Strong evaluation, treatment planning, and clinical documentation skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with patients, families, providers, and team members.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality outcomes.
• Ability to work independently while staying connected to the interdisciplinary team.
• A calm, flexible, and professional approach in changing or stressful situations.
• Comfort using technology and clinical resources efficiently and effectively.

Skills

• Effective communication skills.
• Collaborative teamwork abilities.
• Independent problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Benefits

At Hillcrest Home Care, we offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and competitive compensation and benefits.

Pay

The pay for this role is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role is on a PRN (Per Request Not Scheduled) basis.

Why Hillcrest?

Join Hillcrest Health & Living and help us inspire people to live their best lives through compassionate care, clinical teamwork, and meaningful therapy services.