Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)

Addus HomeCare; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture and team atmosphere

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company  +

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Referral Program

Merit Increases

Employee Discount Programs

Work/life balance

Job summary

Addus HomeCare in Nashville, TN is seeking a PRN Speech Language Pathologist to deliver one-on-one home health care. You will evaluate, treat, and create plans of care to help patients recover, manage chronic conditions, and maintain independence in their own homes.

The role requires ASHA certification, state licensure, CPR, and reliable transportation for home visits. You may participate in an on-call schedule that includes evenings and weekends as patient needs dictate.

Qualifications

• ASHA certification in speech-language pathology is required.
• Licensed as a speech-language pathologist in the practicing state.
• At least 1 year of acute care or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of speech therapy.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Ability to make home visits and provide care in the home environment.
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver's license, and appropriate auto insurance.

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 and informal assessments.
• Recommend communication devices or aids as indicated.
• Prepare reports of evaluations and recommendations.
• Advise, consult and train clients, family, and staff.
• Provide direct speech therapy and document client progress to the provider.

Skills

ASHA Certification

SLP Licensed

Acute care experience

CPR Certification

Home visit capability

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Now Hiring: PRN Speech Language Pathologist – Home Health

Davidson County, TN and surrounding areas.

Schedule:

Regular weekday patient visits with participation in a rotating on-call schedule, including evenings and weekends. Daily hours vary based on patient needs, travel, and documentation.

Join Tennessee Quality Care and become part of a team dedicated to delivering compassionate, high-quality care in the comfort of patients’ homes. As a PRN Speech Language Pathologist, you’ll provide one‑one skilled nursing care that helps patients recover, manage chronic conditions, and maintain their independence.

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability), effective on the first of the month
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• Tuition 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