- Location
- Washington, DC
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- Healthcare
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Description
Your Expertise Gives Patients More Than Words. It Gives Them a Way Forward.
Looking for Flexible Speech Therapy Opportunities in Washington, DC?
At Human Touch Home Health, we're seeking compassionate, skilled, and dependable Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) to provide personalized therapy services to patients throughout Washington, DC.
When a patient struggles to communicate, swallow safely, or manage everyday cognitive challenges, the right therapist can make a life-changing difference.
We're looking for professionals who enjoy working independently, building meaningful patient relationships, and helping individuals regain essential skills in the comfort of their homes.
Whether you're an experienced home health SLP looking for additional visits or interested in transitioning into home health, we'd love to connect.
Your Skills Are Needed. Your Schedule Matters. Your Patients Deserve Exceptional Care.
What Makes This Opportunity Worth Considering?
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Flexible PRN Scheduling: Accept patient visits based on your availability and patient needs
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Competitive Per-Visit Compensation
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Opportunities for Additional Patient Visits
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Preferred Coverage Areas: Share the DC neighborhoods where you'd like to accept visits
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One-on-One Patient Care
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Supportive Clinical Leadership and Administrative Teams
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Collaborative Interdisciplinary Care Environment
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Professional Independence With Clinical Support
Where We Need Speech Therapists
We're seeking SLP coverage throughout Washington, DC.
Northwest DC
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Petworth
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Columbia Heights
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Brightwood
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Takoma
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Cleveland Park
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Tenleytown
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Chevy Chase DC
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Friendship Heights
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Woodley Park
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Mount Pleasant
Northeast DC
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Brookland
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Fort Totten
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Michigan Park
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Woodridge
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Deanwood
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Trinidad
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H Street Corridor
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Capitol Hill
Southeast DC
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Anacostia
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Congress Heights
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Washington Highlands
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Fort Dupont
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Hillcrest
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Benning Ridge
Southwest DC
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Southwest Waterfront
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Bellevue
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Buzzard Point
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Surrounding communities
You do NOT have to cover all of Washington, DC!
Prefer Northwest or Northeast? Great!
Interested in Southeast or Southwest? Let us know!
We work to match available patient visits with your preferred coverage area whenever possible.
What You'll Do
As a Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist, you'll provide skilled therapy services that help patients improve communication, swallowing safety, cognitive function, and independence.
Your responsibilities will include:
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Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing evaluations
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Develop individualized treatment plans based on patient needs and physician orders
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Provide skilled therapy for speech, language, communication, and cognitive impairments
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Evaluate and treat swallowing disorders within your professional scope of practice
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Help patients improve memory, attention, problem-solving, and functional communication
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Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapeutic techniques and home programs
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Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as appropriate
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Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals
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Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation using WellSky
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Follow applicable Medicare, District of Columbia, and agency requirements
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Promote patient safety, independence, and quality of life
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
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Active District of Columbia Speech-Language Pathologist License
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Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program
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Strong clinical assessment and treatment skills
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Excellent communication and documentation abilities
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Reliable transportation to patient homes
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Ability to independently manage assigned home health visits
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Strong organizational and time-management skills
Preferred Qualifications
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ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP)
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Previous home health experience
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Experience working with adult and geriatric patients
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Experience evaluating and treating swallowing disorders
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Familiarity with Medicare home health documentation requirements
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WellSky/Kinnser experience
Home health experience is preferred, but not required.
The Progress You Help Patients Make Is Personal
It's helping someone communicate their needs after a stroke.
It's helping a patient regain confidence during mealtimes.
It's supporting someone as they rebuild memory and cognitive skills.
And sometimes, it's helping a family reconnect through a conversation they once thought might never happen again.
At Human Touch Home Health, we believe speech therapy is about restoring communication, confidence, and quality of life.
Position Details
Position: Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)
Employment Type: PRN / Per Diem
Location: Washington, DC
Work Setting: Home Health / Field-Based
Schedule: Flexible, Based on Patient Needs and Availability
Coverage: Preferred DC Neighborhoods
Washington, DC Speech Therapists, Let's Connect!
If you're a DC-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist seeking flexible patient visits, additional income, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Help Patients Find Their Voice, Restore Their Confidence, and Reconnect With the World Around Them.
Apply today and tell us your preferred DC coverage area and availability!
Human Touch Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.