Speech Language Pathologist, SLP – Home Health - PRN

VitalCaring Group; Crystal River (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VitalCaring Group is seeking a Hospice Speech Language Pathologist to deliver specialized therapy services focused on patient comfort and quality of life. You will assess needs, create individualized care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patients at the end of life.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree, relevant licensure in Florida, and a passion for hospice care. Join us in making meaningful differences in the lives of patients and families.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an approved program, including required internship.
• Meets education and experience for CCC certification from ASHA.
• Licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations to determine speech/language needs.
• Administer specialized therapy programs.
• Collaborate with doctors and care teams for coordinated care.

Skills

Compassionate therapy delivery

Assessment of speech/language needs

Communication device recommendation

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

Tools

Clinical documentation tools

Job description

Job Summary

As a Hospice Speech Language Pathologist at VitalCaring, you will plan, organize, and deliver compassionate, specialized therapy services focused on comfort, communication, and quality of life. Guided by our core values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—you will help patients and families navigate meaningful goals at the end of life. Every encounter is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Essential Functions

• Conduct evaluations and assess the home environment to determine equipment and speech/language needs.
• Identify functional speech and communication deficits; establish an individualized plan of care to improve or maintain essential function.
• Administer speech therapy programs using specialized techniques and equipment.
• Recommend communication devices or assistive aides as needed.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and agency personnel on treatment plans, communication strategies, and safe care techniques.
• Collaborate closely with referring physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.

Communication & Documentation

• Prepare and submit clinical notes in alignment with organizational policy.
• Communicate ongoing patient needs, changes, and progress to physicians, caregivers, and team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings, in-services, and other required team activities to support holistic care planning.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical competency through continued education and adherence to current SLP practices and theory.
• Participate in peer consultation, orientation of hospice personnel, and quality performance improvement activities.
• When appropriate, supervise hospice aides performing tasks related to speech-language therapy.
• Perform other duties necessary to support effective delivery of SLP services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved program, including required internship.
• Meets education and experience requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Certified and licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an insured, reliable automobile meeting organizational requirements.
• Minimum of one year of clinical SLP experience.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort-focused care.