Speech Therapist Home Health PRN

Pinnacle Home Care • Port Charlotte, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care is hiring a PRN Speech Therapist (ST/SLP) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in clients’ homes. The role evaluates and treats speech, language, and hearing needs; develops and updates treatment plans; coordinates care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members; educates clients and families; and documents evaluations and progress. The therapist may also supervise Home Health Aides when speech therapy is the sole discipline involved.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Licensed Speech Therapist in Florida.
• At least two years of clinical experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle.
• Strong emotional resilience and physical stamina, including the ability to stand, stoop, and bend frequently.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and observational skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients’ speech, language, and hearing abilities and recommend strategies to improve communication and hearing.
• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments, including OASIS evaluations.
• Develop and revise treatment plans, consulting with physicians as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members on care plans and provide speech pathology training to team members as needed.
• Educate clients and families about speech therapy techniques and related challenges.
• Promptly document evaluation data, treatments, and client progress.
• Supervise Home Health Aides every 14 days when Speech Therapy is the sole discipline involved.
• Communicate regularly with physicians to ensure orders are appropriate and report changes in client condition.
• Participate in periodic care-plan revisions, update physicians on client status, and obtain additional orders as required.

Benefits

• Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
• Employee referral program with rewards.
• Flexible scheduling.
• One-on-one care and a collaborative, supportive team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level