Speech Language Pathologist, SLP – Home Health - PRN

VitalCaring Group; Melbourne (FL); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

6 weeks paid time off

401(k) with company match

Career development opportunities

Résumé du poste

VitalCaring Group in Melbourne, Florida is looking for a dedicated Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver personalized speech therapy services. In this role, you will assess and treat patients, collaborate with healthcare teams, and help navigate meaningful care goals.

This position emphasizes flexibility, competitive salary, and the chance to make a significant impact on patients' quality of life. A master's degree, CCC certification, and at least a year of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an approved Speech-Language Pathology program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed to practice in Florida.

Responsabilités

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environments for patients.
• Develop individualized care plans to improve speech/language functions.
• Administer speech therapy programs.

Connaissances

Clinical competency in Speech-Language Pathology

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA

Description du poste

Melbourne, Florida, United States

Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!

Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we’re more than a home‑health and hospice provider—we’re a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members.

Who We Are

Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home‑health and hospice services with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team, which is the backbone of how we deliver exceptional patient care.

Why Choose VitalCaring?

• Work That Fits Your Life – Full‑time salaried clinicians enjoy a consistent role with flexibility to manage personal commitments and a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year.
• Make a Meaningful Impact – Help patients and families navigate their health‑care journey with compassion and dignity.
• Thrive in a Supportive Team – Work with a team who genuinely cares and invests in your success.
• Grow Your Career – Benefit from advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities.
• Competitive Pay & Benefits – Compensation that reflects your value, with benefits designed to support well‑being at work and in life.
• Financial & Legal – 401(k) with company match, employee referral program, prepaid legal plans, identity theft protection.

Job Summary

As a Home Health Speech‑Language Pathologist, you will plan, organize, and deliver compassionate, specialized therapy services focused on comfort, communication, and quality of life. Guided by our values—trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called—you will help patients and families navigate meaningful goals at the end of life.

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 aids 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.