Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Full-Time and PRN - Las Cruces, NM

Tender Care Home Health & Hospice; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

PTO & holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Company car

Equipment provided

Family culture

Job summary

Tender Care Home Health & Hospice in Las Cruces, NM is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver clinically advanced services as part of a patient-centered team. The SLP will implement standards of care, conduct assessments, develop and monitor treatment plans, and collaborate with physicians, families, and staff to maximize communication outcomes.

We offer competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, PTO and holidays, mileage reimbursement or company car, equipment provided, and a

Qualifications

• Requires Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology with internship
• CCC-SLP eligibility per ASHA guidelines and licensure in the practicing state
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills
• CPR certification current

Responsibilities

• Assists physician in evaluating patient function and equipment needs for speech
• Sets goals and plans of care to improve communication function
• Completes admissions, recertifications, and discharge assessments per policy
• Instructs patients and family and health team on improving communication skills
• Recommends communication devices and aids as indicated
• Documents evaluations, plans of care, and progress notes within 48 hours
• Maintains patient data for statistics and billing
• Keeps supervisor informed of issues and participates in in-services

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Job Posting: SLP Full-Time and PRN - Las Cruces, NM

Location: Las Cruces, NM
Company: Tender Care Home Health & Hospice

About Us:

At Tender Care Home Health & Hospice, we prideourselves on providing compassionate, patient-centered care that elevates thequality of life for our patients and their families. Located in the heart of ElPaso, Texas, we’re a family-centered organization that values teamwork, growth,and excellence in every aspect of what we do.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary to rewardyour expertise
• Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)
• Generous PTO and paid holidays to maintain work-life balance
• Mileage reimbursement or company car for work-related travel
• Company-provided equipment for seamless job performance
• A supportive and family-oriented culture

Why Join Us?

At Tender Care, you’ll have the chance to work in anenvironment that values your contributions, nurtures your professional growth,and empowers you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

JobDescription Summary

The speech–language pathologist is responsible forimplementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services andfor adherence to all conditions in the Service Agreement.

Report to: Director of Patient Services

Job Duties (include, but are not limited to the following):

• Assists the physician in evaluating thepatient’s level of function. Assesses home environment and identifies equipmentneeds related to speech/language function.
• Identifies functional speech deficits andestablishes goals and plan of care to improve patient’s function, revising asnecessary.
• Performs and completes admissions,recertifications, resumption-of-care, and discharge Comprehensive OASISassessments and associated paperwork in accordance to agency policy.
• Instructs patient and family members, as well asother health team members, in methods of assisting the patient in improvingcommunication skills.
• Recommends communication devices/aids asindicated.
• Periodically re-evaluates and upgrades thepatient’s program to maximize functional improvement. Records and reports tothe patient’s physician the patient’s progress in treatment and any changes inthe patient’s condition and plan of care.
• Confers with the family, referring physician,and other agency professional staff to obtain information to promotecoordinated, efficient, and quality patient care.
• Performs and submits required documentation ofpatient’s evaluations, plan of care, clinical notes, and progress reports,summaries along with changes in orders. All patient visit notes must be turnedin the next scheduled work day, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours.
• Maintains necessary statistical and billingdata.
• Keeps abreast of changes in speech pathologypractice and theory, contributes to the field through research, presentations,and in-services.
• Keeps his/her immediate supervisor informed ofproblem areas and makes suggestions for improvement.
• Attends and contributes to in-services, clinicalrecords reviews, meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensiveplans of care for the patients of the agency.
• Complies with Homecare Agency Compliance Plan.
• Complies with Homecare Agency’s InfectionControl Policies.
• Complies with Homecare Agency’s HIPAA Policies.

The above statements are only meant to be a representativesummary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents ofthis job. The incumbents may berequested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in thisdescription.

PositionQualifications

• Possesses a degree that includes an internship from an approved Master’s program in Speech-Language Pathology, or as required by applicable law and/or regulation.
• Meets the education and experience requirements for a Certificate of clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, granted by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA).
• Licensed in the State of practice by the State Board of Healing Arts to practice as a Speech Pathologist.
• Is certified to practice Speech-Language Pathology.
• A minimum of one year’s clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

How to Apply:

Apply directly on Indeed or LinkedIn bysubmitting your resume and cover letter.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Tender Care family!

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