Speech Therapist - Home Care Blmgtn

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Job Title: Speech Therapist - Home Care Blmgtn

Company Name:	Carle Health
Location:	Normal, IL
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	01/19/2026
Expire Date:	03/20/2026
Job Categories:	Accounting/Auditing, Administrative and Support Services, Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Other, Healthcare, Practitioner and Technician, Information Technology, Insurance, Law Enforcement, and Security, Transportation, Medical

Job Description

Speech Therapist - Home Care Blmgtn
Overview The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health evaluates and treats patients of all ages for issues related to speech, language, or swallowing. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Qualifications EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology or Related Field CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Speech Language Pathology (SLP) License Illinois upon hire and Driver's License upon hire and Proof of Auto Insurance upon hire. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS One (1) year Healthcare/Medical - Speech Language Pathologist SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Drives reliable transportation and maintains state required insurance and valid Driver's License. Responsibilities Administers prescribed speech therapy treatment programs for patient s to restore function, relieve pain, prevent disability and injury. Anticipates and orders an appropriate quantity of supplies with sufficient lead time that patient does not run out of supplies between visits. Communicates with all appropriate caregivers including as family members, physicians, therapists, and nurses. As appropriate, adds and documents all communication in patient medical record. Communicates the requirements for collaborative team and care givers, assignments with scheduler, prepare written instructions for the assistant and supervises the assistant in the patient home. Completes audits and other assigned tasks within assigned time frame. Demonstrates understanding of Medicare Home Care benefits including covered services, recertifications, transfers, and non-recertifications. Follows regulatory requirements regarding documentation standards. Develops and implements a setting appropriate plan of care with measurable and achievable goals that meet patients need. Collaborates with patients and relevant others in the planning process. Documents and follows established department process to ensure follow-up visits are scheduled. Documents evaluations and plans of care according to department policy, including goals, modifications of treatment plans, and patient's response to treatments and discharge plans. Ensures documentation is completed per regulatory and departmental standards. Documents through comprehensive detail about patient visit, information is sufficient that following staff can determine exactly what and how care was rendered with a clear plan for the next contact. Instruct, motivate, and assist patient in activity regimens and use of assistive/supportive devices. Monitors, supervises, and adjusts the plan of care in order to ensure effective and efficient care. Demonstrates knowledge of regulations for therapy and home care, and all departmental policies and processes. Comprehends OASIS and case mix index. Completes comprehensive OASIS assessment of patients. Assess homebound status of patients. Completes comprehensive speech therapy evaluation in patient's home and develop plan of care. Communicate with patients to schedule appointment times and manage daily schedule. Educate family/caregivers on recommended home treatment program. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all here at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,500 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses and is recognized as a Great Place to Work®. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital and Carle Health Pekin Hospital hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com.

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