PRN Home Health Speech Therapist

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Ormond Beach (FL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401k contribution

Incentives & recognition

Job summary

Apex Home Healthcare in Ormond, Florida, is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments within home health. You will develop and monitor treatment plans, coordinate with the health care team, and educate patients and families.

The role requires current state licensure for speech therapy, a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, with weekend rotation possible.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
• Preferred CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Available to work a weekend rotation

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.
• 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
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Job description

Apex Home Healthcare in Ormond, Florida, is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist / Speech Language Pathologist to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments within home health. You will develop and monitor treatment plans, coordinate with the health care team, and educate patients and families.

The role requires current state licensure for speech therapy, a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, with weekend rotation possible.