Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist, SLP

AdvisaCare

Home health SLP delivering individualized communication, swallowing, and cognitive therapy. Serving patients in St.

Posted 8/12/2026part-timeSt. Clair Shores • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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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.

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Speech-Language EvaluationIndividualized Treatment PlansEvidence-Based InterventionsDysphagia AssessmentCMS Documentation

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Hard Skills

Communication Disorder AssessmentCognitive-Communication TherapySwallowing Disorder TreatmentPatient Progress ReassessmentHome Exercise Programs (HEPs)

Soft Skills

Clinical JudgmentCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingInterpersonal SkillsPatient Education

Certifications & Qualifications

Michigan Speech-Language Pathologist LicenseCertificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)

Industry Keywords

Home Health ExperienceMedicareCMS Conditions of ParticipationAspiration PreventionAdaptive Tools

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay with weekly payroll
Flexible scheduling and better work-life balance
Medical benefits for employees working 30+ hours/week
401(k) Retirement Plan
PTO eligibility
Paid orientation and onboarding
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
Supportive, team-focused environment
Meaningful one-on-one patient care