Speech Therapist, SLP - Home Health - PRN

About the Role

Join VitalCaring as a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and help patients reconnect, communicate, and live more independently in their homes. This role is ideal 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 by delivering personalized care that directly improves communication, safety, and independence.
• Enjoy autonomy with strong clinical leadership and collaborative support.
• Focus on one-on-one, patient-centered care in the home where progress is most meaningful.
• Grow professionally with a team that invests in your clinical development and long-term success.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.