Impactful Speech Therapist, Home Health — Palestine, TX

UnitedHealth Group

Palestine (TX)

On-site

Confidential

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Christus Home Care in Palestine, TX is seeking a full-time Speech Language Pathologist to join our compassionate team. You will assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments, and develop evidence-based treatment plans to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires state licensure in Speech Therapy, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive

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