Impactful Home Health Speech Therapist (PRN)

The Pennant Group; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Access Home Health is seeking a Speech Therapist to provide patient-centered assessment and treatment for speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments in Mobile, AL. The role requires state licensure, CPR, and reliable transportation for daily patient visits.

The therapist will collaborate with the health care team, evaluate functional communication, and contribute to plan-of-care development, including family instruction and caregiver coaching.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Therapy license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification 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.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs related to speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments.
• Apply diagnostic and prognostic tests to determine function and plan care.
• Assist the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Treat patients to improve communication and functional abilities.
• Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in speech therapy techniques and participation.

Skills

Speech Therapy license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Vehicle insurance

Access to dependable transportation

Job description

Access Home Health is seeking a Speech Therapist to provide patient-centered assessment and treatment for speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments in Mobile, AL. The role requires state licensure, CPR, and reliable transportation for daily patient visits.

The therapist will collaborate with the health care team, evaluate functional communication, and contribute to plan-of-care development, including family instruction and caregiver coaching.