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Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health - PRN
Morgan City, Louisiana, United States
Join VitalCaring – Where Your Passion Changes Lives!
Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) – Home Health
At VitalCaring, we don't just provide care—we help patients reconnect, communicate, and live more independently in the place they call home.
As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP), you play a critical role in restoring communication, cognition, and swallowing function—helping patients regain confidence and improve quality of life after illness or injury.
This is a role for an SLP who thrives in a field-based, one-on-one care environment, values autonomy, and is passionate about delivering meaningful, measurable outcomes.
Why Choose VitalCaring?
Make a Meaningful Impact
Deliver personalized care that directly improves communication, safety, and independence.
Autonomy with Support
Manage your day independently with strong clinical leadership and collaborative support behind you.
Patient-Centered Care
Focus on one-on-one treatment in the home—where progress is most meaningful.
Growth & Development
Be part of a team that invests in your clinical development and long-term success.
What You'll Do
As a Home Health SLP, you'll lead the evaluation and treatment of patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders:
Conduct comprehensive evaluations of speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing function
Develop and implement individualized plans of care to improve communication, cognition, and safety
Provide therapeutic interventions using evidence-based techniques and specialized tools
Assess the home environment and recommend adaptive equipment or communication aids
Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, compensatory strategies, and safety techniques
Monitor patient progress, reassess as needed, and adjust treatment plans accordingly
Identify changes in condition and communicate proactively with physicians and the care team
Document all care accurately and timely within the EMR
Collaborate with nurses, therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care
Participate in case conferences, discharge planning, and ongoing care coordination
What We're Looking For
Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
Current SLP license in the state of practice
Minimum of 1 year clinical experience (home health preferred)
Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred
Strong clinical judgment and ability to work independently
Excellent communication and patient education skills
Comfortable in a field-based role with travel between patient homes
Current CPR certification
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and auto insurance
What Sets You Apart
Experience in home health or community-based care
Confidence managing swallowing (dysphagia) and cognitive-communication disorders
Ability to adapt treatment plans to real-life home environments
Strong collaboration across interdisciplinary teams
A balance of clinical expertise, compassion, and accountability
Benefits
Health & Wellness
Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
Pharmacy benefits
Virtual care and mental health support
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
Supplemental health and life insurance
Financial & Protection
401(k) with company match
Employee referral program
Prepaid legal services
Identity theft protection
Work-Life Balance & Perks
Generous paid time off
Pet insurance
Tuition and continuing education reimbursement
At VitalCaring, our values - trustworthy, capable, compassionate, proactive, and called - guide every interaction.
Apply today and help patients find their voice, regain independence, and live more fully at home.
All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Candidates are evaluated based on job-related qualifications, skills, and business needs.
Worksite address
morgan city, LA, 70380, US
Who can apply
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