Occupational Therapist

BrightStar Care; Mesquite (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BrightStar Care in Mesquite, TX is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver one-on-one home-based services throughout the Mesquite area. You will assess and treat patients in their homes, tailoring plans to improve communication, cognitive-linguistic skills, and swallowing safety while promoting independence.

Flexible, PRN scheduling lets you accept visits based on availability and patient needs, with a focus on compassionate care and regulatory compliance in a supportive clinical

Qualifications

• Active, unrestricted Texas SLP license.
• Strong communication and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing abilities in home settings.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and provide therapy to improve communication and swallowing functions.
• Document evaluations and progress accurately per regulations.
• Collaborate with families and the clinical team to promote safety and independence.
• Travel to patients' homes to deliver in-home speech-language pathology services.

Skills

Communication

Clinical documentation

Independent work

Schedule management

Travel to patients' homes

Education

Texas Speech-Language Pathologist license

Job description

Speech Therapist (SLP) – Home Health

BrightStar Care | Mesquite, TX

About Us

BrightStar Care delivers care with compassion and operates with precision. We build trusted clinical and administrative teams, improve outcomes for the communities we serve, and grow responsibly through integrity, grit, and unwavering accountability.

Role Overview

As a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) at BrightStar Care, you will provide one-on-one speech therapy services to patients in the comfort of their own homes throughout the Mesquite, Texas area.

You’ll work closely with patients, families, and our clinical team to develop individualized treatment plans that address communication, cognitive-linguistic skills, and swallowing difficulties while promoting independence, safety, and overall quality of life.

This opportunity offers flexibility to accept visits based on your availability and patient needs. It’s an excellent fit for a Speech-Language Pathologist looking for supplemental income, additional flexibility, or the ability to build a schedule around other professional commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ speech, language, communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing abilities as appropriate.
• Develop individualized speech therapy treatment plans based on each patient’s needs and goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve communication, comprehension, speech clarity, and functional independence.
• Assess and treat swallowing and feeding difficulties within the scope of professional practice.
• Support patients experiencing communication or cognitive challenges related to illness, injury, or developmental conditions.
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic techniques, communication strategies, and safety precautions.
• Recommend appropriate communication aids, adaptive strategies, and exercises when indicated.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed.
• Document evaluations, visits, progress, and treatment outcomes accurately in accordance with clinical and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and the multidisciplinary care team.
• Maintain compliance with applicable healthcare regulations and professional standards.
• Provide compassionate, patient-centered care while working independently in the home environment.
• Accept visits based on your availability and patient needs.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a Speech-Language Pathologist who is compassionate, dependable, and committed to providing high-quality patient care.

Required:

• Current, unrestricted Speech-Language Pathologist license in the State of Texas.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage your schedule effectively.
• Excellent clinical judgment and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in English.
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to patients’ homes throughout the Mesquite service area.

Preferred:

• Previous home health or outpatient speech therapy experience.
• Experience working with geriatric or pediatric populations.
• Experience treating patients with neurological conditions, communication disorders, or swallowing difficulties.
• Additional certifications or specialized speech-language pathology training.

Employment Type & Availability

PRN | Flexible Schedule

This is a PRN, home-based Speech-Language Pathologist position serving patients throughout the Mesquite, Texas area.

You’ll have the flexibility to accept available patient visits based on your schedule and patient needs. Hours and visits are not guaranteed and may vary based on patient census and availability.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

At BrightStar Care, we believe in making it great, doing the right thing, and serving with passion.

We hold ourselves to a higher standard of clinical quality and are committed to creating an environment where your work is valued, supported, and recognized.

If you’re looking for a flexible opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives while providing personalized speech therapy services in their homes, we’d love to hear from you.