In-Home Speech-Language Pathologist | Impactful Care

Family First Healthcare Services; Lakeland (FL); Remote; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Family First Healthcare Services in Florida is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide high-quality speech therapy services to patients in a home health setting. You will assess communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs; develop individualized treatment plans; and deliver evidence-based interventions to help patients improve function, safety, and quality of life.

The ideal candidate is patient-centered, organized, clinically strong, and committed to delivering

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Active Florida SLP license in good standing.
• ASHA CCC-SLP preferred.
• Strong communication and patient engagement skills.
• Ability to work independently in home health.
• Proficient with electronic medical record documentation.
• Experience with Alora Plus EMR preferred.
• Prior home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct home-based speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations.
• Interpret histories, assessments and orders to develop plans of care.
• Provide interventions for speech, language, voice, cognition, and dysphagia.
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment strategies and safety techniques.
• Modify plans based on progress and evolving clinical needs.
• Collaborate with nurses, physicians, case managers and the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain accurate, timely EMR documentation.
• Ensure adherence to federal, state, and agency standards.
• Stay current with evidence-based practices and professional standards.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Home health care

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

Alora Plus EMR

Job description

Family First Healthcare Services in Florida is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide high-quality speech therapy services to patients in a home health setting. You will assess communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs; develop individualized treatment plans; and deliver evidence-based interventions to help patients improve function, safety, and quality of life.

The ideal candidate is patient-centered, organized, clinically strong, and committed to delivering