Speech Pathologist- Home Health

Elite Home Health•Sebastian, FL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Elite Home Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide skilled speech therapy services to patients in their homes in accordance with physician orders, plans of care, agency policies, and applicable regulations. The SLP evaluates communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders; develops and implements individualized interventions; and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team to improve patient safety, independence, and quality of life. The position includes evaluation, treatment planning, reassessment, discharge planning, and therapy services within the home health setting. The SLP works within the scope of Florida licensure, Medicare Conditions of Participation, physician orders, and agency policies, and reports to the Director of Nursing, Clinical Manager, or designated clinical leadership.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
Current Speech-Language Pathologist licensure in good standing in Florida.
At least one year of clinical experience in speech therapy.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance.
Ability to pass background screening and all compliance requirements.
Ability to work independently in a home health setting.
Strong clinical judgment, therapy assessment, communication, patient education, documentation, and organizational skills.
Compassionate, patient-centered approach and commitment to compliance, safety, and quality outcomes.

Nice To Haves

Home health, acute care, or rehabilitation experience.
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP), if applicable.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing evaluations of speech, language, cognitive, voice, and swallowing disorders.
Complete comprehensive assessments and participate in OASIS-related coordination as applicable.
Develop, implement, and update individualized speech therapy treatment plans, ensuring physician orders are appropriate to patient needs.
Provide skilled speech therapy interventions in accordance with physician orders and established care plans.
Treat speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing impairments, including dysphagia management and support for safe swallowing.
Promote restoration of communication abilities, cognitive function, and safe oral intake in the home setting.
Educate and counsel patients and caregivers on therapy goals, communication strategies, swallowing precautions, and cognitive support techniques.
Evaluate home environments and identify strategies to improve safety and functional communication.
Coordinate additional services or referrals when appropriate.
Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation, progress notes, reassessments, and discharge summaries.
Evaluate therapy effectiveness and update plans of care as needed while maintaining regulatory and agency compliance.
Communicate patient progress and needs with physicians, nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members.
Participate in care conferences, discharge planning, staff meetings, and required in-services.