Speech Language Pathologist PRN

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

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare, a leading provider in New Mexico, seeks a Speech Language Pathologist for PRN work in Belen. You will evaluate speech and swallowing functions, prepare care plans, and work with families in the home environment to improve communication abilities.

The role requires NM licensure as an SLP, ASHA CCC-SLP certification, CPR, and at least 1 year of acute care or equivalent experience. Reliable transportation is essential for home visits.

Qualifications

• Certified as ASHA CCC-SLP.
• Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist in NM.
• Minimum 1 year of acute care or equivalent experience.
• CPR certification current and valid.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment for speech/language needs.
• Identify functional speech defects and plan care to improve function.
• Administer diagnostic evaluations and informal audiology checks as needed.
• Recommend communication devices and aids as indicated.
• Prepare evaluation reports with clear recommendations.
• Advise and teach clients, families and staff on procedures.
• Provide direct speech therapy and record client progress.

Skills

speech therapy

home visits

CPR certification

transportation

Education

CCC-SLP (ASHA)

Licensed in NM

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

Employee wellbeing is top priority at Addus Homecare, and we're thrilled to announce our recognition as the top healthcare company on Indeed's 2024 Top 100 Work Wellbeing Index. View the full rankings here: https://www.indeed.com/employers/work-wellbeing/work-wellbeing-100-ranking.