Speech Therapist Home Health PRN

Now Hiring: Speech Therapist (ST/SLP) PRN

Service Area: Mt Dora, Sorrento, Tavares



Are you looking to make a difference in patients’ lives with a company that values your expertise? Join us in our mission of delivering compassionate healthcare where it matters most –– at home.

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we’re looking for PRN Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our award-winning team.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients’ speech, language, and hearing abilities, recommending strategies to enhance communication and hearing.

• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) evaluations.

• Develop and revise treatment plans in consultation with physicians as necessary.

• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members on care plans and provide speech pathology training to team members as needed.

• Educate clients and families on speech therapy techniques and related challenges.

• Document all evaluation data, treatments, and client progress promptly.

• Supervise Home Health Aides every 14 days when Speech Therapy is the sole discipline involved.

• Communicate regularly with physicians, ensuring orders are appropriate and addressing any changes in client condition.

• Participate in the periodic revision of care plans, updating the physician on client status and obtaining additional orders as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy program.

• Licensed Speech Therapist in Florida.

• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a Speech Therapist.

• Current BLS Certification.

• Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle.

• Strong emotional resilience and physical stamina, including the ability to stand, stoop, and bend frequently.

• Excellent judgment, communication, and observational skills.

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.