In-Home Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN

Senior Helpers - Melbourne; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Senior Helpers of Melbourne is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our home health clinical team in Melbourne, FL. This PRN/contract role focuses on delivering patient-centered care in patients' homes under physician orders and plans of care.

The SLP will evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and ensure accurate documentation and compliance with home health regulations.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted Florida license to practice Speech-Language Pathology.
• Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to travel to patients' homes throughout the service area.
• Home health experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience with adult and geriatric patients preferred.
• Experience evaluating and treating dysphagia and cognitive-communication disorders preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a home-based clinical environment.
• Must meet all applicable background screening and employment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive speech-language pathology evaluations in the patient's home.
• Evaluate speech, language, communication, cognitive, voice, and swallowing function as clinically appropriate.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and goals.
• Provide skilled therapy for speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide dysphagia treatment and swallowing education when indicated.
• Educate patients and caregivers regarding treatment strategies, safety precautions, exercises, and techniques that can be continued between visits.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
• Communicate changes in condition, concerns, and progress with the physician, Director of Nursing, and interdisciplinary care team.
• Complete required clinical documentation accurately and within required timeframes.
• Participate in care coordination and interdisciplinary communication as needed.
• Follow all agency policies, infection-control procedures, professional standards, and applicable state and federal requirements.

Skills

Florida license

CPR/BLS

Driver's license

Independent home health work

Adult/geriatric experience

Education

Graduate degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP preferred

Job description

Senior Helpers of Melbourne is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our home health clinical team in Melbourne, FL. This PRN/contract role focuses on delivering patient-centered care in patients' homes under physician orders and plans of care.

The SLP will evaluate and treat communication, cognitive, speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and ensure accurate documentation and compliance with home health regulations.