Impactful Speech-Language Pathologist – Home Health

Texas Health Institute; Palestine, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Christus Home Care in Palestine, TX is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments in a home health setting. You will develop and implement treatment plans, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and document progress to support patient well-being.

The role requires licensure in Speech Therapy, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.

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

Speech Therapy License

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Christus Home Care in Palestine, TX is seeking a full-time Speech-Language Pathologist to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments in a home health setting. You will develop and implement treatment plans, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and document progress to support patient well-being.

The role requires licensure in Speech Therapy, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.