Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist
Sarasota, FL
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Speech-Language Pathologist - Home Health

Location: Sarasota, Florida
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide skilled home health therapy services covering multiple territories within the region.
• Patient population includes acute and chronic cases, adolescents through geriatrics.
• Typical caseload: 6-8 home visits per day (minimum 6 points per day, adjustable by manager).
• Weekend work: 1-2 weekends per contract.
• Responsibilities include dysphasia management, patient safety, aural rehabilitation, functional maintenance programs, in-service training, patient/family education, and use of evaluation tools such as BIMS, depression screening, and oral peripheral exams.
• Documentation and billing using electronic systems.
• Visits and hours are self-scheduled based on office needs.
• Must have home health experience; OASIS training preferred.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Speech Language Pathologist license in Florida.
• Minimum 1 year of Speech Language Pathologist experience, including experience within the last year.
• Experience in a Home Health setting.
• BLS certification.
• CCC-SLP certification.
• Proficiency in dysphasia management.
• Experience with aural rehabilitation.
• Ability to implement functional maintenance programs.
• Skilled in the use of evaluation tools.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to wear any solid color scrubs.
• Use of laptop, MiFi for internet access, and portable printers provided.
• Completion of required background checks and education verifications.
• Physical exam within 6 months of start.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 10 weeks of start.
• Required immunizations or titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Standard 9-panel drug test within 30 days of start.
• Annual TB questionnaire completion.
• Respirator medical clearance if applicable.
• Completion of facility-specific online training modules prior to start.
• Submission of a professional photo for badge.
• Current personal or auto insurance coverage.

Compliance & Documentation

• Background checks including criminal, education verification, and fingerprinting per state requirements.
• Primary source verification of state license.
• References: 2 professional references from the past 2 years.
• Employment application and skills checklist required.
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable.
• Color blindness test required prior to start.
• Stroke education CEUs and related certifications may be required depending on assignment specifics.

Notes

• Candidates must be flexible to cover multiple geographic areas within the home health territory.
• Visits and schedules are self-managed but must meet minimum productivity points.
• Mask wearing and vaccination policies are strictly enforced.
• Candidates should be prepared to complete all required training modules before starting the assignment.

This position is ideal for a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist with home health experience seeking a travel contract in Florida.