Speech Language Pathologist

About VitalCaring

VitalCaring is a leading provider of home health and hospice services with over 100 locations across the country, committed to fostering a culture of support, growth, and excellence.

Job Summary

VitalCaring is seeking a Hospice Speech Language Pathologist to plan, organize, and deliver compassionate, specialized therapy services focused on comfort, communication, and quality of life. The clinician will guide patients and families toward meaningful goals at the end of life and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Essential Functions

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

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 6 weeks of paid time off each year.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Employee referral program.
• Prepaid legal plans and identity theft protection.