Home Health SLP: Autonomy, Impact & Growth

VitalCaring Group; Tonkawa (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Virtual care and mental health support

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and H

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Supplemental health and life insurance

401(k) with company match

Employee referral program

Prepaid legal services

Identity theft protection

Generous paid time off

Tuition and continuing education reimb

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to lead evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in home settings.

You will develop individualized care plans, provide evidence‑based interventions, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, effective patient progress and documentation in the EMR.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong clinical judgment

Ability to work independently

Current CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to lead evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in home settings.

You will develop individualized care plans, provide evidence‑based interventions, and collaborate with the care team to ensure safe, effective patient progress and documentation in the EMR.