Speech Therapist (ST) Home Health - West Palm Beach, FL
Speech Therapist (ST) - Medicare Home Health
Location: West Palm Beach and surrounding areas
Employment Type: PRN
Overview:
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Speech Therapist (ST) to provide high-quality, patient-centered speech therapy services on a PRN/Part Time basis in the home health setting. In this role, you will work one-on-one with patients to address communication, swallowing, and cognitive-linguistic needs—helping them regain function and improve their quality of life from the comfort of their homes.
This role offers flexible scheduling, independence in the field, and the support of a collaborative clinical team.
Key Responsibilities:
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Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing evaluations.
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Develop individualized treatment plans based on evaluation findings and patient goals.
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Provide skilled therapy interventions, including communication therapy, swallowing therapy, cognitive retraining, and compensatory strategy training.
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Educate patients and caregivers on home exercises, safety, and communication strategies.
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Document all care in compliance with Medicare and agency standards.
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Communicate regularly with nurses, therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated care.
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Report any significant changes in patient condition to the physician and clinical team.