Empowering PRN Home Health Speech Therapist

UnitedHealth Group; Florida; On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Home Healthcare in Ormond, Florida is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist to join our compassionate home health team. You will assess, plan, and implement treatment for speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document progress, educate patients and families, and adapt care to diverse home environments while maintaining high standards of professionalism.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Available to work weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing the practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other health care team members.
• Evaluates patient's level of function using diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests and assists the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to improve communication by expressing thoughts according to patient condition.
• Observes, records, and reports patient responses to treatment and changes in condition to supervising staff.
• Instructs patient, family and caregiver in speech therapy areas for participation.
• Function in diverse home situations regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.

Skills

CPR certification

Weekend rotation availability

Driver's license

Education

Licensed in Speech Therapy (state license)

Job description

Apex Home Healthcare in Ormond, Florida is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist to join our compassionate home health team. You will assess, plan, and implement treatment for speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs.

Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, document progress, educate patients and families, and adapt care to diverse home environments while maintaining high standards of professionalism.