Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist — Meaningful Impact

Ascension at Home; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible time off

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Job summary

Ascension at Home together with Compassus seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to provide home health services in the Jacksonville area. You will assess and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, collaborate with physicians and families, and document plans of care.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology (Master's preferred) and at least one year of home health experience, with an active SLP license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a home health setting required.

Responsibilities

• Provides care utilizing infection control measures.
• Participates in in-service programs as required by regulation.
• Accepts clinical assignments within education and competence.
• Monitors assigned cases for compliance with third‑party payors.
• Communicates with patient/family and care team for coordination of services.
• Provides speech therapy services and treatments requiring specialized skills.
• Educates client/family regarding the disease process.
• Performs comprehensive OASIS/Agency assessments of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders and documents goals.
• Develops and revises the Plan of Care in consultation with physician and team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Clinical assessment

Home health

Infection control

Patient/Family education

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 Speech Language Pathologist to provide home health services in the Jacksonville area. You will assess and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, collaborate with physicians and families, and document plans of care.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology (Master's preferred) and at least one year of home health experience, with an active SLP license.