Experience: 1+ year
License: Driver's license
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
- 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
- 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
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
At VitalCaring, our values - trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called - guide every interaction.
Apply today and help patients find their voice, regain independence, and live more fully at home.
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