Speech Language Pathologist - PRN
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VitalCaring Group
Fort Myers, FL, US
Summary
As a Hospice Speech Language Pathologist, the role involves planning, organizing, and delivering specialized therapy services focused on patient comfort, communication, and quality of life, guided by organizational values. Essential functions include conducting patient evaluations, establishing individualized plans of care, administering therapy, and instructing families/caregivers on treatment plans and communication strategies.
Job Description
Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Home Health
At VitalCaring, we don’t just provide care - we help patients reconnect, communicate, and live more independently in the place they call home.
As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you play a critical role in restoring communication, cognition, and swallowing function—helping patients regain confidence and improve quality of life after illness or injury.
This is a role for an SLP who thrives in a field-based, one-on-one care environment, values autonomy, and is passionate about delivering meaningful, measurable outcomes.
Why Choose VitalCaring?
Make a Meaningful Impact
Deliver personalized care that directly improves communication, safety, and independence.
Autonomy with Support
Manage your day independently with strong clinical leadership and collaborative support behind you.
Patient-Centered Care
Focus on one-on-one treatment in the home—where progress is most meaningful.
Growth & Development
Be part of a team that invests in your clinical development and long-term success.
What You’ll Do
As a Home Health SLP, you’ll lead the evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders:
- Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing function
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care to improve communication, cognition, and safety
- Provide therapeutic interventions using evidence-based techniques and specialized tools
- Assess the home environment and recommend adaptive equipment or communication aids
- Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, compensatory strategies, and safety techniques
- Monitor patient progress, reassess as needed, and adjust treatment plans accordingly
- Identify changes in condition and communicate proactively with physicians and the care team
- Document all care accurately and timely within the EMR
- Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
- Participate in case conferences, discharge planning, and ongoing care coordination
What We’re Looking For
- Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current SLP license in the state of practice
- Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (home health preferred)
- Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
- Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
- Excellent communication and patient education skills
- Comfortable in a field-based role with travel between patient homes
- Current CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
What Sets You Apart
- Experience in home health or community-based care
- Confidence managing swallowing (dysphagia) and cognitive-communication disorders
- Ability to adapt treatment plans to real-life home environments
- Strong collaboration across interdisciplinary teams
- A balance of clinical expertise, compassion, and accountability
Benefits
Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Pharmacy benefits
Virtual care and mental health support
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Supplemental health and life insurance
Financial & Protection
401(k) with company match
Employee referral program
Prepaid legal services
Identity theft protection
Work-Life Balance & Perks
Generous paid time off
Pet insurance
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
At VitalCaring, our values - trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called - guide every interaction.
Apply today and help patients find their voice, regain independence, and live more fully at home.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.
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VitalCaring delivers compassionate, high quality home-based healthcare to patients in the comfort of their own home. By bringing together like-minded people who are called to care and supported by a positive organizational culture, our care teams are best positioned to deliver an exceptional patient experience at every encounter.
VitalCaring is a national leader in the home health care and hospice industry serving patients throughout the Southern United States, including Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. From its base in the Southeast, VitalCaring is expanding to serve even more communities nationwide.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas
VitalCaring delivers compassionate, high quality home-based healthcare to patients in the comfort of their own home. By bringing together like-minded people who are called to care and supported by a positive organizational culture, our care teams are best positioned to deliver an exceptional patient experience at every encounter.
VitalCaring is a national leader in the home health care and hospice industry serving patients throughout the Southern United States, including Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida. From its base in the Southeast, VitalCaring is expanding to serve even more communities nationwide.
Company size
1,001-5,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Dallas, Texas