Speech Pathologist - Home Health

Overview

Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (This is a PRN position, so hours are flexible with leader's pre-approval)

Make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives as a Home Care Speech-Language Pathologist. In this role, you will deliver patient-centered therapy in the home setting, conducting comprehensive assessments of communication, cognitive-communication, and swallowing needs. You will develop and update individualized, physician-directed care plans, provide evidence-based interventions, and collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team. You’ll also educate patients and caregivers while supporting safe, high-quality care and improved functional outcomes.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
• With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
• And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
• Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Deliver skilled speech therapy services through in-home visits, conducting comprehensive assessments of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing function.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based interventions, communication strategies, and adaptive devices.
• Evaluate patient progress and update care and discharge plans at each visit to support timely, goal-driven recovery.
• Provide education and coaching to patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, safety, swallowing precautions, and disease management.
• Coordinate closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to communicate changes in condition and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including OASIS requirements, verbal orders, and compliance with regulatory and payer standards.
• Identify patient risks and intervene proactively to reduce hospitalizations and emergency department utilization.
• Participate in care conferences, peer review, quality improvement initiatives, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes.
• Manage assignments independently, prioritize effectively, and maintain productivity standards in a dynamic home health environment.
• Uphold safety, infection control, professional standards, and strong patient-centered communication in all aspects of care delivery.

Qualifications

Education

Master’s degree in speech-language pathology required.

Doctoral degree in speech-language pathology preferred.

Experience

• At least one (1) year of experience caring for similar patient population as to be assigned required.
• Two (2) years of home care experience preferred.
• One (1) year of experience with documentation in an electronic health record preferred.

License(s)/Certification(s)

Licensed in the state(s) of practice:

Iowa Department Health and Human Services (IADHHS)

Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR)

Wisconsin Department of Safety And Professional Services (WIDSPS)

If state does not require SLP license – completion of 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum; completions of 9 months of supervised full-time speech-language pathology services after obtaining a master’s or doctoral degree; and completion of a national examination in speech-language pathology approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Valid driver’s license required

• Valid auto insurance required when driving personal vehicle.
• Basic Life Support (BCLS) required through the American Heart Association.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology - American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) preferred.
• Certified Brain Injury Specialist - Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) preferred.
• Home Care Programming Certification; certification in programming applicable to home care population preferred.
• Lee Silverman Voice Treatment-BIG - Lee Silverman Voice Treatment Group (LSVTG) preferred.
• IA Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IL Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IA Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.
• IL Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing care required.