Medical Social Worker

Personal Touch Home Care; Lawrenceburg (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k retirement plan

Life insurance

Mileage reimbursement

Paid time off

Professional growth opportunities

Employee assistance program

Perks program

Job summary

Personal Touch Home Care in Jefferson County seeks a Speech Therapist to evaluate and treat speech, language, and communication disorders in patients living at home. You will develop individualized treatment plans, provide therapy across ages, and collaborate with a care team to improve quality of life.

Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, documenting progress, educating families, and staying current with best practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited speech therapy program and hold a state license.
• Experience in long-term care or geriatric home health is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech and language abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
• Provide therapy to individuals of all ages addressing articulation, fluency, voice, and language.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals for holistic care.
• Monitor progress and adjust treatment plans as needed.
• Educate patients and families about strategies and home exercises.
• Stay current with best practices in speech therapy.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Communication skills

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited Speech Therapist program

Active state license

Job description

Speech Therapists

Jefferson County

About Us: With over 50 years of dedicated service to our communities, Personal Touch has been a trusted provider of home care. Our priority lies in ensuring exemplary patient care while fostering a supportive and empowering workplace culture for all team members. We are currently seeking compassionate and skilled professionals to join our team and continue our legacy of providing personalized and attentive care to patients in the comfort of their own home.

Why Choose Us:

At Personal-Touch Home Care, we are committed to creating a rewarding and fulfilling experience for our team members. Our established history and reputation provide a stable and trusted foundation for your career. Join us in positively impacting the lives of our patients and their families. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a wide range of benefits that enhance your overall well-being and support your career growth. They include:

• Employee Recognition Programs: We acknowledge and celebrate your contributions.
• Comprehensive Health Benefits: We offer an inclusive package with Medical, Dental, Vision, Accident, and Long-Term Disability Coverage to ensure access to quality medical care while promoting overall wellness.
• Generous Paid Time Off: We provide generous paid time off to ensure you can recharge and return to work refreshed, leading to greater productivity and job satisfaction. We support a healthy work-life balance.
• Retirement Benefits: We offer a 401k plan to secure your financial future and help you save for retirement.
• Life Insurance: We offer company paid life insurance providing peace of mind and financial protection for you and your loved ones.
• Mileage Reimbursement: We make sure you're compensated for your business travel.
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development: Empowering you to thrive and grow.
• Employee Assistance Program: Supporting the well-being of you and your family.
• Perks Program: Exclusive deals and offers on products, services, and experiences you need and love

Job Overview:

As Speech Therapist with Personal Touch Home Care, you'll be responsible for evaluating and treating individuals with speech, language, and communication disorders, helping them improve their communication skills and quality of life. You will also provide rehabilitative services to patients who are unable to travel to a clinic or hospital. This is focused on improving patients' quality of life by promoting mobility, function, and independence within the comfort and convenience of their own homes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of speech and language abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient's needs.
• Provide therapy to individuals of all ages, addressing issues such as articulation, fluency, voice, and language.
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide holistic care.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.
• Educate patients and their families about communication strategies and home exercises.
• Stay current with best practices and advancements in speech therapy.

Qualifications:

• Must have graduated from an accredited Speech Therapist college or university
• Must have a valid professional license and registration for state of practice
• Experience with long-term care and/or geriatric care is preferred but not limited to
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Prefer two (2) years of appropriate experience as an occupational therapist. Home health experience is preferred.

We are excited to welcome passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team at Personal Touch Home Care. We're more than just a company, we're a close-knit family dedicated to supporting each other's success and well-being.

Job Types: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year