Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (Speech Therapist)

Miami • Miami Beach, FL

14h • Onsite

About The Position

The Roads Home Health Care is seeking a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients with speech, voice, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders in their homes across South Florida. The role involves designing individualized speech therapy treatment plans to help patients regain communication and swallowing function and improve their quality of life.

The position supports patients recovering from stroke, neurological conditions, or swallowing disorders. The therapist coordinates care with physicians, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team, and provides education to patients and family caregivers. Full-time and per diem opportunities are available. The company describes its work environment as supportive and team-oriented, with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful community impact.

Requirements

• Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Speech Therapy from an accredited university.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Current, valid Florida Speech-Language Pathologist license.
• Minimum one year of work experience in speech-language pathology.
• Current CPR/BCLS certification, current health certificate, and TB clearance.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and current auto insurance.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to tailor treatment to each patient's diagnosis and goals.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for patient and family education.
• Ability to work independently while managing a home visit schedule.
• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to speech and swallowing therapy.
• Flexible and organized, with sound clinical decision-making skills.
• Genuine commitment to helping patients regain communication and swallowing function.

Nice To Haves

• Prior home health experience preferred.
• Bilingual candidates are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in-home speech, language, and swallowing assessments.
• Obtain and communicate physician orders for certification and recertification of home speech therapy services.
• Deliver speech therapy treatment appropriate to each patient's clinical status, needs, and age.
• Coordinate care planning with physicians, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary care team.
• Evaluate and manage patient pain using appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Educate patients and family caregivers on communication and swallowing strategies.
• Complete timely, accurate documentation, including OASIS data sets.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and coordinate transfer or discharge planning.
• Provide individualized treatment to patients recovering from stroke, neurological conditions, or swallowing disorders.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time