Independent SLP for Home Health & Speech Therapy

VitalCaring Group; Weatherford (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

HSA / FSA

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Employee referral

Prepaid legal

Identity theft protection

Paid time off

Continuing education reimbursement

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat patients in home health settings, focusing on communication, cognition, and swallowing. You will develop individualized care plans and deliver evidence-based therapies in patients' homes.

You will collaborate with nurses and therapists, document in the EMR, and travel between patient homes, providing compassionate, patient-centered care with autonomy and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current SLP license in the state of practice.
• CCC-SLP preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and patient education skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing function.
• Develop and implement individualized plans of care to improve communication, cognition, and safety.
• Provide therapeutic interventions using evidence-based techniques and specialized tools.
• Assess the home environment and recommend adaptive equipment or communication aids.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, compensatory strategies, and safety techniques.
• Monitor patient progress, reassess as needed, and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
• Identify changes in condition and communicate proactively with physicians and the care team.
• Document all care accurately and timely within the EMR.
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care.
• Participate in case conferences, discharge planning, and ongoing care coordination.

Skills

SLP license

CCC-SLP

Home health

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat patients in home health settings, focusing on communication, cognition, and swallowing. You will develop individualized care plans and deliver evidence-based therapies in patients' homes.

You will collaborate with nurses and therapists, document in the EMR, and travel between patient homes, providing compassionate, patient-centered care with autonomy and professional growth.