Community Speech Therapist - Flexible Schedule & Impact

Element Health Services; Brandon (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Flexible scheduling

Tools to thrive

Job summary

Element Health Services in Florida is seeking a licensed Speech Therapist to deliver skilled therapy in Independent and Assisted Living Facilities. You will assess communication and swallowing abilities, develop plans, and collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to support resident quality of life.

This role emphasizes hands-on evaluation, education for clients and families, timely documentation, and flexible scheduling within community and home environments.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Licensed Speech Therapist in Florida.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Current BLS Certification.
• 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, recommending strategies to enhance communication and hearing.
• 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.
• Document all evaluation data, treatments, and client progress promptly.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, ensuring orders are appropriate and addressing any changes in client condition.
• Participate in the periodic revision of care plans, updating the physician on client status and obtaining additional orders as required.

Skills

Communication skills

Observation skills

Self-motivation

Independence

Education

Accredited Speech Therapy program

Job description

Element Health Services in Florida is seeking a licensed Speech Therapist to deliver skilled therapy in Independent and Assisted Living Facilities. You will assess communication and swallowing abilities, develop plans, and collaborate with physicians and an interdisciplinary team to support resident quality of life.

This role emphasizes hands-on evaluation, education for clients and families, timely documentation, and flexible scheduling within community and home environments.