Home Health Speech Language Pathologist - SLP

Job Description

Job Description

Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP

Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist – SLP

Lynchburg, VA & Surrounding Areas

Job Title: Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist – SLP

Location: Lynchburg, VA & Surrounding Areas (In-Home Patient Care)

Schedule: Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN (Flexible Scheduling Available)

Pay: $55-$85 per visit depending on visit type + mileage reimbursement 

Job Overview:
We are currently seeking a compassionate and skilled Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist – SLP to provide personalized, one-on-one therapy in a personal setting throughout Lynchburg and the surrounding areas. This position is ideal for a Speech-Language Pathologist who enjoys working independently while helping patients improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive function within their daily environment.

As a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist – SLP , you will work directly with patients recovering from illness or injury while developing individualized treatment plans focused on improving patient outcomes and quality of life.

Responsibilities of Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist – SLP:

• Provide in house speech therapy to patients experiencing communication, swallowing, or cognitive difficulties
• Conduct patient assessments and develop individualized treatment plans
• Observe and evaluate a patient’s ability to communicate, swallow, and process information
• Monitor patient progress and modify care plans as needed
• Assist patients with mouth, breathing, swallowing, fluency, articulation, and reading exercises
• Educate patients and families on therapy goals, safety practices, and self-care techniques
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members including RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, PT, and OT
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient progress

Qualifications of Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist – SLP:

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
• Active SLP license in the state of Virginia
• Minimum of 2 years of speech therapy experience (home health preferred)
• CPR certification and TB skin test required
• Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations
• Strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and communication skills
• Compassionate, dependable, and patient-focused
• Ability to work independently in a personal setting

Why Join Us?

• Competitive per visit rates
• Flexible scheduling and work-life balance
• One-on-one patient care
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Online training, CEU opportunities, and professional growth
• Tuition discounts through Rasmussen University
• Health benefits and 401(k) available
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients’ daily lives