In-Home Speech-Language Pathologist: Stroke & Swallowing

Miami - The Roads Home Health; Miami Beach (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roads Home Health Care in South Florida seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes across the region. You will design individualized treatment plans to improve communication and swallowing and will work with an interdisciplinary team.

Full-time and per diem opportunities are available. Requirements include CCC-SLP from ASHA, Florida license, 1 year of experience, CPR/BCLS, TB clearance, and a valid driver's license with reliable vehicle.

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology or Speech Therapy from an accredited university.
• CCC-SLP from ASHA.
• Florida Speech-Language Pathologist license (current).
• Minimum one year of work experience in speech-language pathology.
• CPR/BCLS certification, health certificate, TB clearance.
• Valid driver's license, reliable vehicle, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive in-home speech, language, and swallowing assessments.
• Obtain and communicate physician orders for certification and recertification of home speech therapy services.
• Deliver speech therapy treatment appropriate to each patient's status, needs, and age.
• Coordinate care planning with physicians, patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team.
• Evaluate and manage patient pain using appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Educate patients and family caregivers on communication and swallowing strategies.
• Complete timely documentation, including OASIS data sets.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and discharge planning.
• Support patients recovering from stroke, neurological conditions, or swallowing disorders with individualized treatment.

Skills

Strong clinical judgment

Excellent verbal and written comms

Independent work ethic

Compassionate patient-focused

Flexible and organized

Bilingual (plus)

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in SLP

Job description

The Roads Home Health Care in South Florida seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes across the region. You will design individualized treatment plans to improve communication and swallowing and will work with an interdisciplinary team.

Full-time and per diem opportunities are available. Requirements include CCC-SLP from ASHA, Florida license, 1 year of experience, CPR/BCLS, TB clearance, and a valid driver's license with reliable vehicle.