Speech Therapist
Company: Central Missouri Home Health
Location: Jefferson City
Posted on: February 8, 2026
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Job Description:
Speech Therapist at Central Missouri Home Health summary: The
Speech Therapist provides assessment, evaluation, and treatment of
speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments for
patients in home health settings. They work collaboratively with
healthcare teams to develop and implement patient-centered therapy
plans while educating patients and caregivers. This role requires
licensure and focuses on delivering personalized, high-quality care
to improve communication and functional abilities. We are hiring
for a full-time Home Health Speech Therapist (SLP) to join our
passionate team! This role will serve our patients in Jefferson
City and surrounding towns. At Central Missouri Home Health, a part
of LHC Group we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust
and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the
whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we
serve—it truly is all about helping people. As a Speech Therapist
with us, you can expect: • the ability to build in-person trusted
therapist-patient relationships • continuing education and tuition
reimbursement opportunities • independence and autonomy • career
growth possibilities Give your passion to serve others and your
drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare. The Speech
Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and
evaluation of patient care needs related to treating speech and
language disorders and functional training in communication,
swallowing, and cognitive impairments. • Provides services within
the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the
practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care,
and in coordination with other members of the health care team. •
Evaluates the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic
and prognostic functional ability tests. Assists the physician in
the development of the therapy plan of care. • Treats patients to
communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the
patient's condition using acceptable standards of practice. •
Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or
physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the
patient's condition. • Instructs the patient, the family and/or
caregiver and other members of the health care team in areas of
speech therapy in which they can participate. License Requirements
• Must be currently licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of
practice. • Current CPR certification required. • Must have a
current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a
dependable vehicle or public transportation. Keywords: speech
therapy, home health, patient care, speech-language pathology,
swallowing disorders, communication disorders, therapy plan,
patient evaluation, licensed speech therapist, healthcare
Keywords: Central Missouri Home Health, Saint Peters , Speech Therapist, Healthcare , Jefferson City, Missouri
