Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Home Health - PRN

VitalCaring Group • Winter Haven, FL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCaring is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for home health care. The SLP evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in their homes, helping them restore communication, cognition, safety, and independence. This field-based, one-on-one role offers autonomy with clinical leadership and collaborative support, with a focus on personalized care and measurable outcomes.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current SLP license in the state of practice.
• At least 1 year of clinical experience; home health experience is preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Comfort working in a field-based role with travel between patient homes.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 home environments 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.
• Identify changes in condition and communicate proactively with physicians and the care team.
• Document care accurately and promptly in the EMR.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care.
• Participate in case conferences, discharge planning, and ongoing care coordination.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Pharmacy benefits.
• Virtual care and mental health support.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Supplemental health and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Employee referral program.
• Prepaid legal services.
• Identity theft protection.
• Generous paid time off.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level