Speech Language Pathologist
Company: VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Inc
Location: Saint Albans
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The VNA & Hospice of the
Southwest Region is looking for a per diem Speech Language
Pathologist (SLP) for Franklin County. Would you like to work for a
caring and supportive home health company that values its
employees? If so, please read on! ABOUT VNA & HOSPICE OF THE
SOUTHWEST REGION Based in Vermont, we are one of the largest
non-profit home health and hospice care agency that delivers a wide
range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and
expertise to people of all ages. Our mission is to provide the best
care for every person and to put a little more heart and soul into
healthcare along the way. We strive to give customized care to
individuals with chronic diseases and conditions as well as those
who need short-term care. For our services, we have been recognized
as one of the nation's top 100 performing home health agencies by
HomeCare Elite. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A SPEECH LANGUAGE PATHOLOGIST
Under the direction of the Clinical Manager, the Speech-Language
Pathologist (SLP) provides skilled speech therapy services to
patients in their homes as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
The SLP evaluates patients, develops individualized treatment
plans, and provides therapeutic interventions to address
communication disorders, swallowing difficulties, and
cognitive-linguistic impairments resulting from injury, illness, or
disability. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES: •Performs a comprehensive speech and language
physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment as evidenced by
documentation in the clinical record. •Perform initial and ongoing
assessments of patient's communication and swallowing status.
•Develop and implement individualized treatment plans based on
physician orders and patient needs. •Provide direct speech,
language, voice, fluency, and swallowing therapy services in the
patient's home. •Instruct and educate patients, caregivers, and
family members regarding goals and home exercise programs.
•Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members (nursing, PT, OT,
social work) to ensure holistic and coordinated care. •Monitor and
document progress toward established goals and adjust plans as
necessary. •Communicate regularly with physicians and other health
care professionals regarding patient status and progress.
QUALIFICATIONS: •Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from
an accredited program. •Current licensure as a Speech-Language
Pathologist in the state of practice. •Minimum of two years of SLP
experience preferred; home health experience a plus. •Certificate
of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American
Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) required. •Valid
driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
VNAHSR benefits for per diem employees include: •Options for a
flexible work schedule designed to maximize work/family life
balance opportunities •Continuing education tuition assistance for
work-related courses, to eligible staff READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM? We
understand your time is valuable, so we have a very quick and easy
application process. If you feel that you would be right for this
job, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly
application. We look forward to meeting you!
Keywords: VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region Inc, Waltham , Speech Language Pathologist, Healthcare , Saint Albans, Massachusetts
