Speech Language Pathologist

Speech Language Pathologist

Clearwater, Florida, United States

Join VitalCaring Where Your Passion Changes Lives!

Are you looking for a career where compassion meets purpose? At VitalCaring, we're more than a home health and hospice providerwe're a family that supports, inspires, and uplifts both our patients and our team members.

Founded in 2021, VitalCaring has grown into a leading provider of home health and hospice services, with over 100 locations across the country. We are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence for our team that is the backbone of how we ensure we deliver exceptional patient care.

Why Choose VitalCaring?

Work That Fits Your Life Discover the ideal balance of purpose and flexibility. As a full-time salaried clinician, you'll enjoy the stability of a consistent role with the freedom to manage personal commitments throughout your day. Our field team thrives in an environment that empowers them to make a real impactwhile still having the time and space to prioritize what matters most at home. With a generous 6 weeks of paid time off each year, you'll have the opportunity to recharge, reconnect, and return ready to do your best work.

Make a Meaningful Impact Help patients and families navigate their healthcare journey with compassion and dignity. Thrive in a Supportive Team Work with a team who genuinely care and invest in your success. Grow Your Career Take advantage of advanced training, mentorship, and career development opportunities. Competitive Pay & Benefits Be rewarded for your dedication and expertise with a compensation package that truly reflects your value. Our benefits are thoughtfully designed to support your well-beingoffering the flexibility, security, and resources you need to thrive both at work and in life. We celebrate success at every level, with meaningful recognition for both individual contributions and team achievements.

Health & Wellness Medical, Dental & Vision Pharmacy Benefits Virtual & Mental Health Support Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) & Health Savings Account (HSA) Supplemental Health & Life Insurance

Financial & Legal 401(k) with Company Match Employee Referral Program Prepaid Legal Plans Identity Theft Protection

Work-Life Balance & Perks Paid Time Off Pet Insurance Tuition & Continuing Education Reimbursement

Join VitalCaring Group and experience a company that invests in you every step of the way!

Job Summary

At VitalCaring, our team members transform lives and foster hope through genuine caring. As a Hospice Speech Language Pathologist, you will plan, organize, and deliver compassionate, specialized therapy services focused on comfort, communication, and quality of life. Guided by our valuestrustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and calledyou will help patients and families navigate meaningful goals at the end of life. Every encounter is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.

Essential Functions

Patient Care

• Conduct evaluations and assess the home environment to determine equipment and speech/language needs.
• Identify functional speech and communication deficits; establish an individualized plan of care to improve or maintain essential function.
• Administer speech therapy programs using specialized techniques and equipment.
• Recommend communication devices or assistive aides as needed.
• Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and agency personnel on treatment plans, communication strategies, and safe care techniques.
• Collaborate closely with referring physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive, coordinated care.

Communication & Documentation

• Prepare and submit clinical notes in alignment with organizational policy.
• Communicate ongoing patient needs, changes, and progress to physicians, caregivers, and team members.
• Participate in interdisciplinary group (IDG) meetings, in-services, and other required team activities to support holistic care planning.

Additional Responsibilities

• Maintain clinical competency through continued education and adherence to current SLP practices and theory.
• Participate in peer consultation, orientation of hospice personnel, and quality performance improvement activities.
• When appropriate, supervise hospice aides performing tasks related to speech-language therapy.
• Perform other duties necessary to support effective delivery of SLP services.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an approved program, including required internship.
• Meets education and experience requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from ASHA.
• Certified and licensed to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an insured, reliable automobile meeting organizational requirements.
• Minimum of one year of clinical SLP experience.
• Understanding of hospice philosophy and comfort-focused care.