Speech Language Pathologist PRN

Addus HomeCare; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great culture

401(k) plan

Referral program

Merit increases

Employee discounts

Work-life balance

Job summary

Ambercare Homecare in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP-CCC) to join our growing team. The role involves home-based evaluations, therapy, and collaborating with families and care staff.

Must hold ASHA CCC-SLP, NM licensure, and have CPR certification. Travel to Taos/Espanola areas included. Competitive benefits and supportive culture offered.

Qualifications

• Certification of clinical competence in speech (ASHA) required.
• Licensed to practice in NM.
• Minimum 1 year acute care or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel to patient homes.
• Current CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation and auto insurance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and assess home environment for speech/language needs.
• Identify defects and plan care to improve function.
• Administer diagnostic evaluations and basic assessments.
• Recommend devices and aids as indicated.
• Prepare evaluation reports and recommendations.
• Advise and train clients, families, and staff.
• Provide direct speech therapy and report client progress.

Skills

Home visits

Driver's license

Communication skills

CPR certified

Education

ASHA CCC-SLP

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 (SLP-CCC) to come join our rapidly growing team in Santa Fe, NM.

• 2 days a week
• Coverage areas: Taos, Espanola (Alcalde, Velarde and Embudo)

We offer:

• Great culture and team atmosphere
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match
• 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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