Home Health Speech Therapist

The Pennant Group; Sevierville (TN); Presencial; USD 41.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability

Pre-tax savings

Paid time off

Holidays

Employee referrals

401K with employer match

Descripción de la vacante

The Speech Therapist position with University of Tennessee Medical Center Home Health is a field-based role serving Sevierville and surrounding communities. You will assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in patients in their homes.

You will collaborate with the health care team, follow the plan of care, and travel daily between patient residences in the assigned area. This PRN role requires Tennessee licensure, CPR, a valid driver’s license, and reliable

Formación

• Current Speech Therapy license in the state where services are rendered (Tennessee).
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle or reliable transportation.
• Ability to commute to patient residences daily in the service area.

Responsabilidades

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs related to speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments.
• Develop and implement therapy plans in coordination with the care team.
• Provide therapy within scope of practice and according to the plan of care.
• Educate patient, family, and caregiver on therapy techniques and home exercises.

Conocimientos

Speech Therapy license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Multiple residences commute

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Speech TherapistJob Location: Sevierville, TNJob Type: PRNWe are looking for a Speech Therapist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Sevierville area and surrounding communities! At University of Tennessee Medical Center Home Health, our employees enjoy:Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community.Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve.Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.POSITION OVERVIEW:The Speech Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to treating speech and language disorders and functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. A few position highlights include:Provide service 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.Evaluate the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. Assist the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.Treat patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient's condition using acceptable standards of practice.Instruct 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.THE MUST HAVES:Current Speech Therapy license in the state where services are rendered.Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.Full-Time Benefits Include:Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance ProgramGenerous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annuallyEmployee Referral Bonuses401K Retirement Plan & Employer MatchUniversity of Tennessee Medical Center Home Health, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ: PNTG), is the employer for this position as stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health, hospice, and home care agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.Work Location: On the roadThe employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.