Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Home Health PRN

VitalCaring Group • Crystal River, FL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCaring is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide home health care. The role focuses on helping patients restore communication, cognition, and swallowing function and improve independence and quality of life after illness or injury. The SLP works in a field-based, one-on-one care environment, managing their day independently with clinical leadership and collaborative support.

The SLP evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. Care is personalized to patients’ home environments, with an emphasis on measurable outcomes, patient and caregiver education, and coordination with the interdisciplinary care team.

Requirements

• Master’s or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current SLP license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience; home health experience preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.
• Comfort with a field-based role involving 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.
• A balance of clinical expertise, compassion, and accountability.

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 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.

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

• Job Type: Full-time