HH Speech Therapist SLP

VitalCaring Group; Woodward (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Continuing education reimbursement

Employee referral program

Prepaid legal services

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver home-based care, evaluating speech, language, cognition, and swallowing in patients’ homes. You will design individualized plans to improve communication and safety, delivering evidence-based therapy with mobility between patient residences.

You will document progress in the EMR, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and participate in care coordination and discharge planning. Field-based role requiring travel and autonomy.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current SLP license in the state of practice.
• CCC-SLP certification preferred.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care.
• Provide therapy using evidence-based techniques and tools.
• Assess home environment and recommend communication aids.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises and safety.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Communicate with physicians and care team.
• Document care in the EMR.
• Collaborate with nurses and therapists for coordinated care.
• Participate in case conferences and discharge planning.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Ability to work independently

Excellent communication

Patient education skills

Field-based travel to homes

CPR certification (current)

Experience in home health care

Driver’s license & reliable transport

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current SLP license in state of practice

CCC-SLP certification preferred

Current CPR certification

Job description

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!

At VitalCaring, we don’t just provide care—we help patients reconnect, communicate, and live more independently in the place they call home.

As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) , you play a critical role in restoring communication, cognition, and swallowing function—helping patients regain confidence and improve quality of life after illness or injury.

This is a role for an SLP who thrives in a field-based, one-on-one care environment , values autonomy, and is passionate about delivering meaningful, measurable outcomes.

Why Choose VitalCaring?

• Make a Meaningful Impact
• Autonomy with Support
• Patient-Centered Care
• Growth & Development

What You’ll Do

• 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 the home environment 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 accordingly
• Identify changes in condition and communicate proactively with physicians and the care team
• Document all care accurately and timely within the EMR
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
• Participate in case conferences, discharge planning, and ongoing care coordination

What We’re Looking For

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Current SLP license in the state of practice
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (home health preferred)
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and patient education skills
• Comfortable in a field-based role with travel between patient homes
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance

What Sets You Apart

• Experience in home health or community-based care
• Confidence managing swallowing (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

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

• 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

Work-Life Balance & Perks

• Generous paid time off
• Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

At VitalCaring, our values - trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called - guide every interaction.

All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.