Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist – Growth & Impact

Ascension at Home; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Recognition and support

Culture of belonging

Job summary

Ascension at Home together with Compassus seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide home therapy under physician direction, with family and nursing involvement as needed.

The role includes initializing and updating the Plan of Care, conducting comprehensive assessments (OASIS/Agency) of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing, and ensuring quality and continuity of care through collaboration with the physician and care team.

Qualifications

• Requires a current Speech Language Pathologist license in the practicing state(s).
• Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology is required; a Master's is preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year of experience in home health care; experience with adult/geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provides care using infection control measures (OSHA).
• Maintains professional growth through in-service activities.
• Accepts assignments within education/competence limits.
• Monitors cases for third-party payor compliance.
• Communicates effectively with patient, family, team, and physician.
• Delivers services and treatments requiring specialized SLP skills.
• Educates client/family about the disease process.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessment (OASIS/Agency) of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing disorders.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Home health care

Geriatric care

Clinical assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology (preferred)

Job description

Ascension at Home together with Compassus seeks a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide home therapy under physician direction, with family and nursing involvement as needed.

The role includes initializing and updating the Plan of Care, conducting comprehensive assessments (OASIS/Agency) of speech, language, cognition, and swallowing, and ensuring quality and continuity of care through collaboration with the physician and care team.