Dynamic PRN Speech-Language Pathologist – Home Health

Texas Health Institute; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Christus Home Care in Lufkin, TX is hiring a PRN Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. The role involves assessment and evaluation of speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs, plus developing and implementing a treatment plan to improve patient well-being.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow within a supportive health care network. Join us to help patients and families feel cared for and connected in their communities.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
• Evaluates the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
• Treats patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient's condition using acceptable standards of practice
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition
• Instructs the patient, the family and/or caregiver and other members of the health care team in areas of speech therapy in which they can participate

Skills

Licensed Speech Therapist

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Christus Home Care in Lufkin, TX is hiring a PRN Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. The role involves assessment and evaluation of speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs, plus developing and implementing a treatment plan to improve patient well-being.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities to grow within a supportive health care network. Join us to help patients and families feel cared for and connected in their communities.