Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Home Health - PRN

VitalCaring Group • Winter Haven, FL

24d • Onsite

About The Position

VitalCaring is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide home health care. The SLP evaluates and treats patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, helping them restore function, communicate, and live more independently at home. This field-based role involves one-on-one patient care, independent scheduling and work, and collaboration with clinical leadership and interdisciplinary care teams.

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) preferred.
• Experience in home health or community-based care.
• Confidence managing 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 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 patient 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