Speech Language Pathologist -Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Now Hiring : Speech Language Pathologist -PRN

Service Area : Greater Jacksonville and surrounding areas of Northeast Florida

Are you looking to make a difference in patients’ lives with a company that values your expertise? Join us in our mission of delivering compassionate healthcare where it matters most –– at home.

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s largest Medicare-certified home health provider, has been delivering high-quality, patient-centered care for over two decades, and we’re looking for Speech Language Pathologists to join our award-winning team.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ speech, language, and hearing abilities, recommending strategies to enhance communication and hearing.
• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments, including OASIS evaluation and documentation.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members on care plans and provide speech pathology training to team members as needed.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, addressing any changes in patient condition.
• Participate in the periodic revision of care plans, updating the physician and care team on patient status and obtaining additional orders as required.
• Educate patients and families / caregivers on speech therapy techniques and related challenges.
• Confirm daily visit schedules to ensure seamless coordination with other staff.
• Document all evaluation data, treatments, and patient progress promptly.
• Supervise home health aides every 14 days when speech therapy is the sole discipline involved.

Qualifications

Engage in physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting or turning of patients.

Why Choose Pinnacle?

Pinnacle promotes an inclusive environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on race, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

Be part of a company that empowers clinicians to make a difference in the lives of over 10,000 patients across Florida every day. Apply now!

If this opportunity aligns with your goals, we’d love to connect with you! Please reach out to Catherine Mims at 727-514-6767 or email Cmims@pinnaclehomecare.net for more information.