Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Ambercare; Alamogordo (NM); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

401(k) retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

A leading home healthcare provider is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist in Alamogordo, NM. This role requires conducting evaluations, developing plans of care, and providing direct services to clients in their homes. Qualifications include certification in speech therapy, a license to practice in New Mexico, and experience in an acute care setting. Join a supportive team dedicated to improving patient outcomes. Competitive benefits and a positive work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Certification of clinical competence in speech required.
• Licensed as a speech therapist in New Mexico.
• Minimum of one year of acute care experience preferred.
• Knowledge of speech therapy principles is essential.
• Must comply with current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess needs related to speech.
• Develop plans of care to improve patient function.
• Administer diagnostic speech evaluations.
• Recommend communication devices as needed.
• Provide direct speech services under care plans.

Skills

Speech therapy principles

Clinical competence

Home visits

Patient communication

Education

Certification from the American Speech–Language–Hearing Association

Licensed as a 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.

Text 9310 to 505-806-1865 to apply

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