Speech Language Pathologist PRN

addus; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Work/life balance

Job summary

Addus is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist in Alamogordo, NM, to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will provide speech services, conduct evaluations, and establish care plans to improve patient function.

This role requires certification from the American Speech Language Hearing Association, state licensing, and at least one year of acute care experience. Join us for a fulfilling career that offers a great team atmosphere and work-life balance.

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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct appropriate evaluations, assess home environment.
• Establish a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
• Administer diagnostic speech and language evaluations.
• Provide direct speech service to clients.

Skills

Certification of clinical competence

Knowledge of principles and practices of speech therapy

CPR certification

Reliable transportation

Education

Licensed speech therapist

Job description

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 join our rapidly growing team in Alamogordo, NM.

PRN - Sunday through Saturday 8am to 5pm

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Mileage 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.