Speech Therapist
Company: Caregivers
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Home Health Speech Therapist
(SLP) We are seeking a compassionate and motivated Home Health
Speech Therapist (Speech-Language Pathologist – SLP) to join our
team. This role provides skilled speech therapy services to
patients in their homes, focusing on improving communication,
cognition, voice, and swallowing to enhance safety, independence,
and quality of life. The Speech Therapist evaluates patient needs,
develops individualized plans of care, and delivers evidence-based
treatment in accordance with physician orders, agency policies, and
regulatory standards. Key Responsibilities Evaluate patients to
identify speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing
disorders Develop and implement individualized speech therapy plans
of care Provide skilled speech therapy treatment in the home
setting Treat conditions related to communication, cognition, and
dysphagia Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans,
strategies, and safety techniques Reassess patient progress and
modify treatment plans as needed Coordinate care with the
interdisciplinary healthcare team Participate in discharge planning
and discharge patients when goals are met Maintain accurate,
timely, and compliant clinical documentation Adhere to
professional, ethical, and regulatory standards of practice
Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Speech-Language Pathology
program Current Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) license in the
state of practice Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
preferred or required per state regulations Minimum of one (1) year
of Speech Therapy experience; home health preferred Knowledge of
home health regulations and documentation requirements Strong
clinical assessment and organizational skills Excellent verbal and
written communication skills Ability to work independently and
manage a flexible schedule Ability to legally work in the United
States Physical Requirements Ability to travel between patient
homes Ability to assist patients with positioning and therapeutic
activities as needed Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach during
patient care Ability to communicate effectively with patients,
families, and healthcare team members Equal Opportunity Employer We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing a
workplace free from discrimination. Employment decisions are based
on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
Keywords: Caregivers, Covington , Speech Therapist, Healthcare , Indianapolis, Kentucky
