Speech Therapist – Home Health

CenterWell Senior Primary Care

Speech Therapist providing home health care for patients with speech defects and language disorders. Evaluating and treating patients in home settings while collaborating with healthcare teams and family members.

Posted 7/23/2026part-timeWilmington • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $85,400 - $117,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in speech and language pathology, including assessment and treatment of communication disorders, while maintaining compliance with documentation and care coordination standards. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for effective patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams.

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Speech Language PathologyHome Health ExperienceCurrent LicenseCPR CertificationPatient Care Coordination

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Hard Skills

Assessment and TreatmentDiagnostic TestingTherapeutic TreatmentsAlternative Communication SystemsDocumentation and Reporting

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsCounseling Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Current LicenseCPR Certification

Industry Keywords

Speech TherapyCare CoordinationPatient EvaluationDischarge PlanningConfidentiality Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in the home or facility
Participate in the development and periodic review of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care
Utilize professional skills and judgment in assessing and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing
Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments including audio logic screening
Observe, record and report changes in the patient's condition and response to treatment to supervisor and/or the physician
Provide instruction and training to patients in use of alternative communication systems when appropriate
Provide counsel and instruction to patients, families and healthcare staff
Maintain and submit documentation as required by the Company and/or facility
Prepare and submit timely written reports of evaluations, visits, summaries, care plans, care coordination activities and progress reports as required by Company policy
Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning
Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature
Attend, participate in and/or conduct internal staff development programs, obtain continuing education as required by Company policy

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of six months experience as a speech therapist / speech language pathologist
Home Health experience a plus
Current and unrestricted license
Current CPR certification
Good organizational and communication skills
A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

paid time off
401(k) retirement savings plan
employee assistance program
business travel and accident