Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Addus HomeCare, Inc.; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 55,104 - 82,656; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

A leading home health care provider in Alamogordo, NM, seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to conduct evaluations and establish care plans for clients. The role requires effective communication skills and the ability to provide therapy in home environments. Candidates must be licensed as speech therapists and have relevant experience. Join our supportive team offering a flexible PRN schedule with benefits aimed at promoting 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.
• Complies and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license, and appropriate automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conducts appropriate evaluations and assesses home environment.
• Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care.
• Administer diagnostic evaluations according to the plan of care.
• Prepare client’s diagnostic evaluation report and make recommendations.
• Advise and teach procedures to clients and family members.
• Provide direct speech service to clients.

Skills

Certification of clinical competence in speech

Knowledge of principles and practices of speech therapy

CPR certification

Ability to make home visits

Education

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:

• 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

Text 9310 to 505-806-1865 to apply

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