Home Health SLP: Restore Speech, Cognition, Independence

VitalCaring Group; Round Rock (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Employee referral program

Identity theft protection

Job summary

VitalCaring Group seeks an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide home health services, evaluating and treating speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing deficits in patients in their homes.

You will develop individualized care plans, educate patients and caregivers, and document progress in the EMR while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. This field-based role requires travel between patient homes and strong clinical judgment.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Current SLP license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (home health preferred).
• CCC-SLP certification preferred.

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

Strong clinical judgment

Excellent communication

CPR certification

Travel between patient homes

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP certification preferred

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

VitalCaring Group seeks an experienced Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide home health services, evaluating and treating speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing deficits in patients in their homes.

You will develop individualized care plans, educate patients and caregivers, and document progress in the EMR while collaborating with an interdisciplinary team. This field-based role requires travel between patient homes and strong clinical judgment.