Home Health Speech Therapist: Transform Communication

Optum; Englewood (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

Mederi Caretenders in Florida is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in home health settings. You will develop and implement a care plan, provide patient-family education, and work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient well-being.

The role requires state licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.

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 certified

Driver's license

Job description

Mederi Caretenders in Florida is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in home health settings. You will develop and implement a care plan, provide patient-family education, and work with a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient well-being.

The role requires state licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation. Competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package is offered.