Speech Language Pathologist PRN

addus; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Employee discount programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Join addus as a Speech Language Pathologist in Albuquerque, NM. This role involves conducting evaluations, providing direct speech services, and collaborating with clients and families to improve speech and language functions.

We offer a supportive work environment, including a 401(k) plan, mileage reimbursement, and opportunities for merit increases. Candidates should be licensed in New Mexico and possess certification in speech therapy.

Qualifications

• Possess certification of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech Language Hearing Association.
• Licensed as a speech therapist in the state of practice.
• At least one year of experience in acute care setting or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment for speech/language function.
• Establish a plan of care to improve patient’s function.
• Administer diagnostic speech and language evaluations.
• Recommend communication devices as needed.

Skills

Certification of clinical competence in speech

Knowledge of speech therapy principles

Ability to provide nursing care at home

Reliable transportation

Education

Licensed as a speech therapist in New Mexico

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 Albuquerque, NM.

PRN - 3 days a week

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