Speech Therapist Home Health PRN

Pinnacle Home Care • Port Charlotte, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Pinnacle Home Care is seeking 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 care plans in consultation with physicians, and supports clients and families in using therapy techniques. The Speech Therapist collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, documents care and progress, and communicates with physicians about client status and treatment orders.

Pinnacle Home Care describes itself as Florida’s largest Medicare-certified home health provider, with more than two decades of service. It promotes an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer.

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 an 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, with the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients’ speech, language, and hearing abilities and recommend strategies to enhance communication and hearing.
• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments, including OASIS evaluations.
• Develop and revise treatment plans in consultation with physicians as necessary.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members on care plans and provide speech pathology training to team members as needed.
• Educate clients and families on 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 address 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.
• Personalized, one-on-one care in clients’ homes.
• Collaborative, forward-thinking team culture.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed