Impactful Speech-Language Pathologist: Patient-Centered

VitalCaring Group; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist in Gulfport, Mississippi. This role involves delivering exceptional speech therapy services and supporting patients and their families with effective health education.

As part of your responsibilities, you will conduct evaluations, implement care plans, and supervise home health aides. A Master’s degree in speech-language pathology and relevant licensing are required, along with at least one year of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year's clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the state.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environments.
• Develop and implement plans of care for speech defects.
• Administer therapeutic techniques and recommend communication aids.
• Instruct patients and families on treatment regimes.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes using the electronic medical record system.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology

Job description

Speech Therapist (ST) (SLP) - Home Health - PRN

Gulfport, Mississippi, United States

Summary: Join the VitalCaring team as a Speech Language Pathologist where your expertise and compassion will help transform lives. You will provide exceptional speech therapy services with a focus on health education, aligning with our values of trustworthiness, capability, compassion, proactivity, and dedication. Your role is crucial in delivering patient-centered care that supports both patients and their families.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environments to identify speech/language function needs.
• Develop and implement plans of care to address functional speech defects.
• Administer specialized therapeutic techniques and recommend communication aids as needed.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers on treatment regimes and collaborate with other healthcare personnel.
• Maintain accurate clinical notes and participate in discharge planning using the company's electronic medical record system.
• Attend in-services, case conferences, and meetings to ensure coordinated patient care.
• Maintain clinical competency in speech-language pathology practices.
• May supervise home health aides related to the speech-language therapy plan of care.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology (SLP).
• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist by the state or fulfilling requirements if the state does not license SLPs.
• Minimum of one (1) year's clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organizational skills.

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