Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
About The Position
Senior Helpers of Melbourne is expanding its skilled home health services and is seeking a compassionate and dependable Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join their clinical team. The ideal candidate will enjoy working directly with patients in their homes, providing independent, patient-centered care. The SLP will deliver skilled speech therapy services in accordance with physician orders, the patient's plan of care, and home health regulations. This role involves evaluating and treating patients with communication, cognitive, speech, language, voice, and swallowing difficulties, collaborating closely with patients, caregivers, physicians, and the interdisciplinary care team.
Requirements
- Current and unrestricted Florida license to practice Speech-Language Pathology.
- Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to patients' homes throughout the service area.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Comfortable working independently in a home-based clinical environment.
- Must meet all applicable background screening and employment requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
- Home health experience preferred, but not required.
- Experience with adult and geriatric patients preferred.
- Experience evaluating and treating dysphagia and cognitive-communication disorders preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations in the patient's home.
- Evaluate speech, language, communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing function as clinically appropriate.
- Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
- Provide skilled therapy for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
- Provide dysphagia treatment and swallowing education when indicated.
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment strategies, safety precautions, exercises, and techniques that can be continued between visits.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Communicate changes in condition, concerns, and progress with the physician, Director of Nursing, and interdisciplinary care team.
- Complete required clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
- Participate in care coordination and interdisciplinary communication as needed.
- Follow all agency policies, infection-control procedures, professional standards, and applicable state and federal requirements.
Benefits
- Opportunity to join early and help establish a strong therapy program.
- Grow with skilled services.
- Flexibility of a PRN/contract role.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
