Speech Language Pathologist, SLP - Home Health - PRN

VitalCaring Group; Port Saint Lucie (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Referral Program

Prepaid Legal Plans

Identity Theft Protection

Job summary

VitalCaring Group in Port Saint Lucie, Florida is seeking a Hospice Speech Language Pathologist to deliver compassionate therapy services focused on communication and quality of life. In this role, you will evaluate patient needs, develop care plans, and work collaboratively in a holistic care team.

The ideal candidate will hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology and have at least one year of clinical experience. The position includes a 401(k) with company match, employee referral program, and more.

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.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environments for speech/language needs.
• Establish individualized plans of care to improve essential functions.
• Collaborate closely with physicians and the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Compassionate care

Speech and language assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC)

Tools

Communication devices

Clinical documentation software

Job description

Port St. Lucie, 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 homehealth 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 that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.

Job Summary

As a Hospice 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. 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 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.

Financial & Legal

• 401(k) with Company Match
• Employee Referral Program
• Prepaid Legal Plans
• Identity Theft Protection