Speech Language Pathologist

Ambercare; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Work/life balance

Referral programs

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D

Merit increases

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in New Mexico seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to join our growing team in Belen, NM. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and includes client assessments, home visits where appropriate, and developing individualized care plans.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) plan with company match, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and strong work/life balance.

Qualifications

• Certification of clinical competence in speech from ASHA.
• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist in the practicing state.
• At least 1 year of acute care or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of speech therapy principles.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and assesses home environments as needed.
• Identifies functional speech defects and develops care plans to improve function.
• Administers diagnostic speech and language evaluations and basic audio logic assessments.
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Prepare diagnostic evaluation reports with recommendations.
• Advise, consult and train clients, families and staff on procedures.
• Provide direct speech therapy to clients and report outcomes to the provider.

Skills

ASHA CCC-SLP

Licensed SLP (NM)

Home visits

CPR certification

Reliable transportation

Job description

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Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for Speech Language Pathologist to come join our rapidly growing team in Belen, NM.

• Full-Time
• Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability), effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Generous time off accruals
• Paid holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Merit Increases
• Employee Discount Programs
• Work/life balance

What You’ll Do:

• Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
• Administer diagnostic speech and language evaluations and some basic, informal audio logical assessment in accordance with the plan of care
• Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated.
• Prepare a report of each client’s diagnostic evaluation and make recommendations
• Advise, consult and teach appropriate procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members, and other agency staff
• Provide direct speech service to clients under a provider’s plan of care. Records and reports to the provider the client’s response to therapy

Qualifications:

• Possess certification of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech Language Hearing Association
• Licensed as a speech therapist in the state in which practicing
• At least one (1) year of acute care setting or equivalent experience
• Possess knowledge of principles and practices of speech therapy
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
• Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license, and appropriate automobile insurance