Part-Time Home Health Speech Therapist — 401(k) & Benefits

Taleo; Huntingdon (TN); On-site; USD 71,000 - 107,000; Part time

Job summary

Baptist Home Care, part of the Optum/LHC Group family, is seeking a part-time Speech Therapist for home health services in Tennessee. You will assess, plan, and implement interventions for speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments, working with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires Tennessee licensure, a current driver's license, and flexibility to support patients in a home health setting.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the State of Tennessee.
• Current driver’s license and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice defined by state laws governing speech therapy and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Evaluates patient function and assists physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive aspects as appropriate.
• Observes, records, and reports patient response and changes in condition to supervising clinician.
• Instructs patients, families, and caregivers in speech therapy techniques and activities.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Job description

Baptist Home Care, part of the Optum/LHC Group family, is seeking a part-time Speech Therapist for home health services in Tennessee. You will assess, plan, and implement interventions for speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments, working with a multidisciplinary team to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires Tennessee licensure, a current driver's license, and flexibility to support patients in a home health setting.