What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist PRN ST position at Pinnacle Branding?
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
- Must have a current SLP license (state-specific).
- Graduate of an accredited speech language pathology program.
- Valid BLS certification.
- Minimum two years of speech therapy experience (home health experience preferred).
- Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable and insured vehicle.
- Ability to visit homes that may not be wheelchair accessible.
- Sufficient hearing, eyesight, and dexterity to perform physical assessments and demonstrate care techniques.
- Engage in physical activities such as walking, standing, stooping, and occasional lifting or turning of patients.
Why Choose Pinnacle?
- Personalized, One-on-One Care: Help patients heal and regain their independence by delivering individualized care in the comfort of their homes.
- Growth & Stability: Over two decades as Florida’s largest home health agency.
- Ongoing Professional Development: Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
- Competitive Benefits & Perks: Including an employee referral program where you can earn rewards.
- Recognized Excellence: Ranked as a USA Today Top Workplace.
- Flexible Scheduling: Enjoy a schedule that aligns with your personal priorities.
- Supportive & Fun Culture: Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values both professional excellence and personal fulfillment.
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!