Speech Language Pathologist Home Health
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WORKING NURSES HEALTHCARE
FL
Summary
The Speech-Language Pathologist will conduct comprehensive evaluations and provide skilled therapy to patients in their homes to address communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders. They will also collaborate with an interdisciplinary team and maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with regulatory standards.
Job Description
Working Nurses Homecare is seeking a compassionate and experienced Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our growing home health team. This is a field-based position providing skilled therapy services to patients in the comfort of their homes.
As an SLP, you will evaluate and treat patients experiencing speech, language, communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders while collaborating with physicians, caregivers, and members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, communication, and swallowing evaluations.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders.
- Provide skilled treatment to improve communication, cognitive-linguistic function, and swallowing abilities.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans, techniques, and safety precautions.
- Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Communicate and collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
- Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with company, Medicare, and regulatory requirements.
- Participate in care coordination and discharge planning as needed.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA requirements.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Current and unrestricted Florida Speech-Language Pathologist license.
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred.
- Current CPR/BLS certification.
- Home health experience preferred.
- Experience working with adult and/or geriatric patients preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
- Reliable transportation and willingness to travel to patients’ homes within the assigned service area.
- Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with the care team.
Why Join Working Nurses Homecare?
- Flexible scheduling.
- Competitive per-visit rates.
- Supportive and collaborative clinical team.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by helping patients achieve greater independence in their own homes.
- Growing organization with opportunities to expand your caseload.
Job Type: Per Diem / PRN
Setting: Home Health – Field Based
Location: Broward County and/or Palm Beach County, Florida
Join the Working Nurses Homecare team and help our patients communicate, recover, and thrive—right where they feel most comfortable: at home.
Working Nurses is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families in the Broward County area. We deliver high-quality care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the Broward County area have partnered with Working Nurses to deliver exceptional patient-centered care in the home.
Founded
2001
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Self-Owned
Headquarters
Margate, Florida
Working Nurses is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families in the Broward County area. We deliver high-quality care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the Broward County area have partnered with Working Nurses to deliver exceptional patient-centered care in the home.
Founded
2001
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Self-Owned
Headquarters
Margate, Florida