Speech Language Pathologist PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Employee Referral Program

Work/life balance

Job summary

Addus HomeCare, Inc. in New Mexico seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to join our Ambercare Homecare team in Belen, NM. This PRN role serves Belen and surrounding areas.

You will conduct evaluations, identify needs, establish care plans, administer diagnostic assessments, and provide direct speech therapy to clients.

Requirements include ASHA CCC, NM licensure, CPR certification, at least one year in acute care, and reliable transportation for home visits.

Qualifications

• ASHA CCC certification required.
• Licensed as a speech therapist in the practicing state.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of speech therapy principles and practices.
• CPR certification current.
• Ability to perform home visits with own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment as appropriate.
• Identify functional speech defects and establish a plan of care.
• Administer diagnostic speech and language evaluations.
• Recommend communication devices or aids as indicated.
• Prepare reports of evaluations and recommendations.
• Provide direct speech therapy and report client progress.

Skills

ASHA CCC

Licensed SLP NM

CPR certified

Home visits

Reliable transportation

Education

Certification in Speech-Language Pathology

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 Belen, NM.

• PRN
• Coverage area: Belen, Socorro (Valencia County)

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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