Speech Language Pathologist (58117)

Interim HealthCare; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios

Flexible assignments and work-life bal

Clinician Friendly EMR

Online training and CEUs

Flexible assignments, autonomy and BAL

Job summary

Interim HealthCare in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to deliver individualized home-based speech therapy. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, assessment, and collaboration with a home health team to achieve measurable goals.

The position requires a Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology, an active Florida SLP license, CPR certification, and at least 1 year of experience, preferably in home health.

Qualifications

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and an active SLP license in Florida.
• Minimum of 1 year of speech therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare.
• CPR certification is required.
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations.
• Good clinical judgement, critical thinking skills, strong communicator, empathy and compassion.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based speech therapy to patients with communication, swallowing or cognitive difficulties.
• Work as part of a home health team focused on the patient’s plan of care and goals.
• Observe and evaluate a patient’s ability to communicate, swallow and process information.
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient goals are met.
• Assist with mouth, breathing and swallowing exercises, fluency, articulation and reading.
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, therapy goals, safety practices and self-care.

Skills

Strong communicator

Empathy

Compassion

Critical thinking

CPR certification

Education

Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Active SLP license in Florida

Job description

Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Job Location: FL Jacksonville - JACKSONVILLE, FL 32216

Position Type: PRN

Discover a new path in speech therapy that makes caring for patients personal and rewarding. As a Home Health SLP for Interim HealthCare, you’ll help patients find hope and healing through home-based speech therapy designed to overcome their challenges and increase their quality of life.

Our Home Health Speech-Language Pathologists enjoy some excellent benefits:

• This position is PRN
• Market competitive visit rates
• Mileage reimbursement
• 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios where you impact outcomes
• Clinician Friendly EMR!
• Flexible assignments, autonomy and work-life balance
• Online training, growth and ability to earn CEUs

As a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist, here’s a big-picture view of what you’ll do:

• Provide home-based speech therapy to patients having communication, swallowing or cognitive difficulties due to an illness or injury
• Work as part of a home health team which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT and OT, focused on the patient’s plan of care and established goals
• Observe and evaluate a patient’s ability to communicate, swallow and process information
• Conduct patient assessments, document progress and ensure patient goals are met
• Assist with mouth, breathing and swallowing exercises, fluency, articulation and reading
• Educate patient and family on plan of care, therapy goals, safety practices and self-care

A few must-haves for Home Health Speech-Language Pathologists:

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology and active SLP license in Florida
• Minimum of 1 year of speech therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare
• CPR certification
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Good clinical judgement, critical thinking skills, strong communicator, empathy and compassion

Why Work for Interim HealthCare?

Founded in 1966, Interim HealthCare is the nation’s first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs). Operating through 300+ offices, our commitment to you is expressed through a family-oriented culture that values and appreciates therapists, and a passion to put patients first. Join a nationwide network of SLPs who are making a significant impact in the lives of others through the personalized, home-based therapy they provide.

Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.