Speech Language Pathologist Full-Time

Addus HomeCare; Albuquerque (NM); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous time off accruals

Résumé du poste

A leading home health care provider in Albuquerque, NM is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join their team. The role involves conducting evaluations, establishing care plans, and providing direct services to enhance patient functions. Candidates must be licensed in New Mexico and have a certification in speech. This position offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment focused on employee wellbeing.

Qualifications

• At least one (1) year of experience in an acute care setting.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Ability to make home visits and provide care.

Responsabilités

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment for equipment needs.
• Establish a plan of care to improve patients' functions.
• Provide direct speech service to clients and report responses.

Connaissances

Certification of clinical competence in speech

Knowledge of principles and practices of speech therapy

Communication skills

Formation

Licensed as a speech therapist in New Mexico

Description du poste

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 Albuquerque, NM.

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:

• Conduct appropriate evaluations, assess home environment (as appropriate), identify equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Identify functional speech defects and establish 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.
• Recommend 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. Record and report 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.
• Comply with and maintain 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.

Text 9945 to 505-806-1865 to apply

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.