Speech Language Pathologist, SLP – Home Health - PRN
Core
Deliver compassionate speech and language therapy services to patients in home health and hospice settings, focusing on comfort, communication, and quality of life at the end of life.
Role type
Home Health Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
Builds
Individualized plans of care and therapy programs for patients with speech and communication deficits
Domain
Home Health & Hospice / Speech-Language Pathology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Speech-language pathology clinical assessment, individualized care planning, speech therapy program administration, communication device recommendation, interdisciplinary collaboration, clinical documentation, CPR certification, driving
Preferred skills
Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort-focused care
Technologies
Specialized speech therapy equipment, assistive communication devices
Responsibilities
Conduct home environment assessments to determine speech/language needs; Administer speech therapy programs using specialized techniques; Instruct patients, families, and caregivers on treatment plans; Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams; Prepare and submit clinical notes; Supervise hospice aides performing speech-language therapy tasks
Seniority
Entry-level to Mid-level, hands-on clinician