Speech Language Pathologist

Addus HomeCare; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Life/AD&D, disability insurance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in New Mexico seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide in-home diagnostic and therapy services. The role includes assessments, plan of care development, client and family education, and documentation of progress in patients’ home settings.

The candidate should hold ASHA certification, state SLP licensure, and CPR, with at least one year of acute care or equivalent experience. Reliable transportation and a valid license are required.

Qualifications

• Must have ASHA Certification in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in the practicing state.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care setting or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of speech therapy.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must be able to perform home visits and provide in-home care.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment for speech/language needs.
• Identify functional speech defects and plan care to improve function.
• Administer diagnostic evaluations and basic audiological assessments per plan.
• Recommend communication devices as indicated.
• Prepare reports of evaluations with recommendations.
• Advise and teach clients, family, and staff on procedures.
• Provide direct speech therapy services and document client responses.

Skills

Communication skills

Home visits capability

Education

ASHA certification

State licensure as SLP

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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