Speech Language Pathologist PRN

addus; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

Addus is looking for a Speech Language Pathologist to join our home health care team. This role involves conducting evaluations, providing direct speech services, and establishing care plans to improve patient functionality.

The ideal candidate must be certified and licensed as a speech therapist, have at least one year of experience, and possess knowledge of speech therapy principles. We offer a supportive culture, a 401(k) plan, mileage reimbursement, and 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.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment.
• Identify functional speech defects and establish care plans.
• Administer diagnostic speech and language evaluations.

Skills

Assessment of speech/language function

Knowledge of speech therapy principles

CPR certification

Reliable transportation

Education

Certification of clinical competence in speech

License 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 Pathologis t to join our rapidly growing team in Silver City, NM.

PRN

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

• Conduct appropriate evaluations, assess home environment (as appropriate), identify equipment needs relative to speech/language function.
• Identify functional speech defects and establish 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.
• Recommend 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. Record and report 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.
• Comply and maintain 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 9298 to 505-806-1865 to apply

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