Speech Therapist- Home Health

Speech Therapist- Home Health Family First Healthcare Services Lakeland, FL Job Details Per diem $42 - $52 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Master's degree in speech-language pathology (SLP) Caseload management Master's degree Speech-Language Pathology License Patient interaction Patient charting Managing patient records Full Job Description Family First Healthcare Services is seeking a skilled, compassionate, and motivated Speech Therapist (SLP) to join our growing home health team. As a rapidly expanding healthcare organization, we offer meaningful opportunities for career advancement, professional development, and long-term stability. At Family First, we lead with heart, respect, and advocacy. We are deeply committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care—and equally committed to supporting and valuing the clinicians who make that care possible. Why Join Family First? A supportive, mission-driven culture where you are more than a clinician—you're family Opportunities for growth as we continue expanding across Florida A leadership team that values your clinical expertise, compassion, and dedication The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives in the comfort of their homes Position Summary We are seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide high-quality speech therapy services to patients in a home health setting. You will assess communication, cognitive, and swallowing needs; develop individualized treatment plans; and deliver evidence-based interventions to help patients improve function, safety, and quality of life. The ideal candidate is patient-centered, organized, clinically strong, and committed to delivering exceptional home-based care. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations in the home Interpret patient histories, assessments, and physician orders to develop individualized plans of care Provide therapeutic interventions for speech, language, voice, cognition, and dysphagia as appropriate Educate patients and caregivers on treatment strategies, safety techniques, and carryover exercises Modify treatment plans based on patient progress and evolving clinical needs Collaborate closely with nurses, physicians, case managers, and interdisciplinary team members Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant documentation in the EMR Ensure adherence to federal, state, and agency regulatory standards Stay current with evidence-based practices and professional standards in speech-language pathology Qualifications Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program Active Florida Speech-Language Pathologist license in good standing ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) preferred Strong communication, interpersonal, and patient engagement skills Ability to work independently and manage a home health caseload Compassionate, detail-oriented, and committed to high-quality patient care Proficient with computers and electronic medical record documentation Experience with Alora Plus EMR preferred (Preferred) Prior home health experience About Family First Healthcare Services Family First Healthcare Services is a family of caregivers dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality home healthcare across Florida. Our patient-centric philosophy and focus on optimal outcomes guide every interaction—from our patients and their families to our fellow team members.

Our mission is simple:

to improve the quality of life for every individual we serve. We uphold that mission with every patient, every visit, every day.

Work Location:

On the road