ProHealth Home Health and Hospice·Ferry Pass, Florida
The SLP provides speech therapy services to patients in their residences to maximize communication and productive living. Responsibilities include conducting initial evaluations, developing treatment plans, and coordinating care with physicians and home care personnel.
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)
A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) administers speech therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor. Speech therapy services are furnished only by or under the supervision of a qualified speech pathologist or audiologist.
1. A person who has a master’s or doctoral degree in Speech Language Pathology, and is licensed as a Speech Language Pathologist by the state where they furnish services, or
2. A person who has successfully completed 350 clock hours of supervised clinical practicum (or be in the process of completing), at least nine months of supervised full-time SLP experience, and has successfully completed a national approved examination.
3. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
4. Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.
1. Improves or maximizes the communication of the patient.
2. Returns the individual to optimum and productive living within the patient’s capabilities.
3. Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
4. Provides full range Speech Language Pathology Services as ordered by physician.
5. Directs and supervises personnel, as assigned.
6. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
7. Performs all skilled procedures.
8. Consults with physicians regarding change of treatment.
9. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
10. Instructs patients and family members in home programs.
11. Periodically presents an inservice to the Agency’s staff members.
13. A supervisory visit is made every fourteen days on each patient seen by a home health aide as assigned.
14. Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.
15. Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.
16. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
17. Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel.
18. Participates in inservice programs.
19. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
20. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.
21. Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
1. Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor
2. Workers Supervised: Home Health Aide as assigned
Risk exposure: High risk
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
Moderate lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis
The ProHealth group of companies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.
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Market context
In Florida, physician openings are typically shaped by steady demand from large health systems, outpatient groups, and growing patient populations. These roles are competitive because employers often look for strong clinical credentials, current BLS certification, and readiness to work in fast-paced care settings; this posting also notes no prior experience is required, with a preferred associate’s or bachelor’s degree. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential match and prepare examples of patient-care experience before applying.
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