On-the-Road Home Health Speech Therapist

Pennant Group; Kingsport (TN); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Home Health is seeking a Speech Therapist to join our Home Health team serving Kingsport, TN and surrounding communities. The therapist will assess speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs, and help patients communicate effectively in daily life.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, developing plans of care with physicians, and instructing patients and families. Availability for on-the-road service is required as part of patient visits.

Qualifications

• Current Speech Therapy license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, 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 and language disorders and related impairments.
• Develop and implement therapy plans in coordination with the physician and care team.
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on speech therapy techniques and strategies.

Skills

Speech therapy

License to practice

CPR certified

Job description

Beacon Home Health is seeking a Speech Therapist to join our Home Health team serving Kingsport, TN and surrounding communities. The therapist will assess speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs, and help patients communicate effectively in daily life.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, developing plans of care with physicians, and instructing patients and families. Availability for on-the-road service is required as part of patient visits.