Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) – Neuro Home & Community
Overview
We are hiring a Speech‑Language Pathologist to deliver neuro‑focused rehabilitation in home and community settings—where communication, cognition, and swallowing challenges show up in real life. This role is not a traditional clinic‑based speech therapy position. You will help patients rebuild the ability to communicate, think, and participate in daily life after neurological injury or illness.
Why clinicians love this role:
- Flexible scheduling with full control over your week
- True clinical autonomy in treatment planning
- 1:1 focused care (no double booking)
- Paid hourly + paid documentation time
- Mileage reimbursement + drive time paid (manageable and thoughtful coverage areas – no road warriors here – we keep you local!)
- Neuro‑focused, functional caseloads
Responsibilities
- Perform evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients with speech, language, cognitive and swallowing disorders.
- Regularly re‑assess effectiveness of treatment plans, attend staffing meetings and family conferences.
- Perform discharge evaluations, make appropriate recommendations for home and community safety, and provide referral and education resources.
- Communicate patient’s needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services and family members.
- Communicate with other disciplines to ensure collaboration, coordination of care and enhance patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master’s Degree from an accredited Speech Language Pathology program.
- Valid Speech Language Pathology license in the state(s) of practice.
- Current CPR Certification in accordance with state regulations.
- A minimum of one year’s work experience as a Speech Language Pathologist.
- Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury preferred.
- Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions.
- Ability to lift 50 pounds and perform patient lifting or transfer duties up to 100 pounds following safety procedures.
- Duties require fine‑motor skills, visual acuity, and walking/standing for extended periods.
- Additional physical requirements include pushing/pulling, bending/stooping, reaching, kneeling, and positioning frequently at times.
- Health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on specific location policy, local and state regulations to verify employee is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
Salary Range
USD $50.00 – $55.00 / Hour
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