In-Home Speech Therapist: Impactful Patient Care

The SR Companies; Clearwater (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Senior Home Health Clearwater is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide in-home speech therapy services under physician orders in the Clearwater area. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and working with families to support ongoing care.

You will perform periodic assessments, update the care plan with physician input, and document patient progress while coordinating with the clinical team and discharge planning as needed.

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree in speech-language pathology
• Licensed or registered in the state of Florida
• At least one year of institutional experience
• Current CPR certification (online certification not accepted)

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled speech pathology service in patients' homes per physician orders
• Evaluate patient functioning and recommend mechanisms to enhance the patient's communication abilities
• Establish and revise a Speech Therapy treatment plan with physician approval
• Instruct and counsel family and patient in the total Speech Therapy program at home
• Record evaluation data, treatments, and patient responses within 48 hours
• Coordinate with the physician and agency staff for ongoing care and discharge planning

Job description

First Senior Home Health Clearwater is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to provide in-home speech therapy services under physician orders in the Clearwater area. The role involves evaluating patients, developing treatment plans, and working with families to support ongoing care.

You will perform periodic assessments, update the care plan with physician input, and document patient progress while coordinating with the clinical team and discharge planning as needed.