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PRN FL - Clearwater Home Health Branch, Clearwater, FL, US
4 days ago Requisition ID: 5839
PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
We are seeking a compassionate and dependable PRN Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to evaluate and treat patients with speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders. The SLP will develop individualized treatment plans, educate patients and caregivers, document progress, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients for speech, language, cognitive-communication, voice, fluency, and swallowing disorders.
- Review medical histories, diagnostic results, modified barium swallow study findings, and other relevant information.
- Develop and implement individualized plans of care based on evaluation findings and provider recommendations.
- Treat conditions such as dysphagia, cognitive impairment, aphasia, dysarthria, apraxia, delayed language, stuttering, and voice disorders.
- Recommend appropriate diet textures, liquid consistencies, swallowing precautions, and compensatory strategies within the SLP scope of practice.
- Select alternative or augmentative communication systems and teach patients and caregivers how to use them.
- Instruct patients in exercises and techniques to improve communication, swallowing, oral‑motor function, and respiratory support.
- Educate patients and family members on treatment goals, communication strategies, swallowing safety, and carryover techniques.
- Complete evaluations, treatment notes, progress reports, and other required documentation accurately and promptly.
- Participate in care conferences, team meetings, and patient progress reviews as needed.
- Communicate changes in patient condition and treatment recommendations to physicians and other members of the care team.
- Collaborate with and provide guidance to therapy staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Follow all applicable clinical, safety, regulatory, and organizational standards.
Qualifications
- Current, valid Speech‑Language Pathologist license in the state of practice.
- Graduate degree in Speech‑Language Pathology from an accredited program.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and automobile insurance.
- At least one year of rehabilitation experience preferred.
- Long‑term care and/or home health experience preferred.
- Homecare Homebase experience preferred.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and time‑management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Schedule
- PRN/as‑needed
- Schedule may vary based on patient needs and census.
- Local travel may be required.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand, walk, sit, climb, crawl, squat, or kneel for extended periods.
- Ability to assist with patient mobility and positioning.
- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 100 pounds, with assistance or appropriate equipment when required.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive, collaborative care team
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ communication, independence, and quality of life
Job Type: PRN
License/Certification:
- Speech‑Language Pathologist license (required)
- CPR certification (required)
- Driver’s license (required)
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics.
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