Home Health Speech Language Pathologist SLP PRN

Compassus; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Tuition reimbursement

Wellness programs

Flexible time off

Job summary

Ascension at Home together with Compassus is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist in Florida. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in a home health setting, under physician direction and with family involvement.

Responsibilities include assessments, planning of care with the care team, education for clients and families, and ongoing documentation to ensure quality and continuity of care.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides care with infection control measures per OSHA.
• Monitors cases to ensure third-party payer requirements are met.
• Communicates effectively with patients, families, and care teams to coordinate services.

Skills

Infection control

Clinical assessment

Interdisciplinary communication

Plan of care development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology (preferred)

Job description

Company: Ascension at Home together with Compassus

Position Summary

The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist is responsible for providing service to clients who have speech and language complications. The Home Therapy Program is provided under the direction of the attending physician by the Speech Language Pathologist with participation by the family, nurse, or other responsible person, as necessary.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency, i.e., attending in-services, as required by regulation; participates in in-service programs.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payors.
• Provides effective communication to patient/family, team members, physician, and other health care professionals to ensure coordination of services; provides appropriate referrals, as necessary.
• Provides services and/or treatments requiring substantial and specialized speech therapy skills.
• Provides education to the client/family regarding the disease process.
• Performs initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment (OASIS/Agency) of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders with appropriate tests and measures and maintains records including goal setting.
• Develops/implements/documents/revises the Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care team members to ensure quality and continuity of care and evaluate the effectiveness and outcomes of client care plans.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

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.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Active and unencumbered Speech Language Pathologist license in state(s) of employment required.

At Compassus, including all Compassus affiliates, diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed, highly valued, and respected. As an equal opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Compassus Advantage

• Meaningful Work: Make an impact every day by honoring the quality of life of our patients, supporting them and their families with compassion, and creating moments that truly matter.
• Career Development: Access leadership pathways, mentorship, and personalized professional development.
• Innovation Meets Compassion: Collaborate with a supportive team using the latest tools and technologies to deliver exceptional care.
• Enhanced Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
• Recognition and Support: Be celebrated for your contributions through recognition programs that honor your dedication.
• A Culture of Belonging: Thrive in a culture where you can be your authentic self, valued for your unique contributions and supported in a community that embraces diversity and inclusion.

Ready to Join? At Compassus, your career is more than a job—it’s an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

Compassus provides a continuum of integrated home-based services including home health, home infusion, palliative and hospice care. Thousands of teammates and hundreds of access points nationwide provide high-quality care and manage patients’ advanced illnesses in partnership with health systems and long-term care partners. The Compassus Care for who I am culture reflects its unique care delivery model, which focuses on each person as an individual as well as a patient, to improve their quality of life in a meaningful way.