Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Ambercare – an Addus family company; Alamogordo (NM); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with generous 2

Mileage reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Great culture

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Alamogordo, NM is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team for PRN coverage. The role involves conducting evaluations, planning care, and delivering in-home speech therapy services to patients within a provider’s plan of care.

Applicants must hold ASHA CCC certification and be licensed as an SLP in the state. Prior acute care or equivalent experience is preferred, with CPR current and reliable transportation for home visits.

Qualifications

• ASHA CCC certification required or eligible.
• Licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the practicing state.
• Minimum of 1 year in acute care or equivalent.
• Solid knowledge of speech therapy principles and practices.
• CPR certification current.
• Ability to perform home visits and provide in-home care.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment for speech/language needs.
• Identify defects and plan care to improve function.
• Administer diagnostic evaluations and informal assessments.
• Recommend communication devices as indicated.
• Prepare diagnostic reports with recommendations to providers.
• Advise and educate clients, families, and staff on procedures.
• Provide direct speech therapy services and document responses.

Skills

ASHA CCC

State licensure

Education

Licensed SLP (state license)

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 come 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

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