Speech Therapist SLP - Home Health - FT
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Responsibilities
- As a Home Health SLP, you'll lead the evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders:
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing function
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care to improve communication, cognition, and safety
- Provide therapeutic interventions using evidence-based techniques and specialized tools
- Assess the home environment and recommend adaptive equipment or communication aids
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, compensatory strategies, and safety techniques
- Monitor patient progress, reassess as needed, and adjust treatment plans accordingly
- Identify changes in condition and communicate proactively with physicians and the care team
- Document all care accurately and timely within the EMR
- Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
- Participate in case conferences, discharge planning, and ongoing care coordination
Requirements
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current SLP license in the state of practice
- Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (home health preferred)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
- Comfortable in a field-based role with travel between patient homes
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
- What Sets You Apart
- Experience in home health or community-based care
- Confidence managing swallowing (dysphagia) and cognitive-communication disorders
- Ability to adapt treatment plans to real-life home environments
- Strong collaboration across interdisciplinary teams
- A balance of clinical expertise, compassion, and accountability
Benefits
Additional Information
Join VitalCaring - Where Your Passion Changes Lives! Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health At VitalCaring, we don't just provide care-we help patients reconnect, communicate, and live more independently in the place they call home. As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) , you play a critical role in restoring communication, cognition, and swallowing function-helping patients regain confidence and improve quality of life after illness or injury. This is a role for an SLP who thrives in a field-based, one-on-one care environment , values autonomy, and is passionate about delivering meaningful, measurable outcomes. Why Choose VitalCaring? Make a Meaningful Impact Deliver personalized care that directly improves communication, safety, and independence. Autonomy with Support Manage your day independently with strong clinical leadership and collaborative support behind you. Patient-Centered Care Focus on one-on-one treatment in the home-where progress is most meaningful. Growth & Development Be part of a team that invests in your clinical development and long-term success.
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