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

Tender Care Home Health & Hospice; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

PTO & holidays

Mileage reimbursement

Company car

Equipment provided

Job summary

Tender Care Home Health & Hospice in Las Cruces, NM seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to join our team as a full-time and PRN clinician. You will implement standards of care for speech-language pathology services and collaborate with physicians, patients, and families to improve communication skills.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology, ASHA CCC, and active state licensure, with at least one year of clinical experience and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Candidate must hold a Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology with internship.
• ASHA CCC certification and state licensure are required.
• At least one year of clinical experience in speech-language pathology and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient function and plan care with goals to improve communication.
• Perform admissions, certifications, resumption-of-care, and discharge tasks.
• Communicate with patients, families, and health team members; document progress.
• Maintain OASIS and clinical notes; ensure timely submissions and compliance.
• Coordinate with physicians and staff for coordinated patient care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA CCC

State licensure to practice

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 expertiseComprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision)Generous PTO and paid holidays to maintain work-life balanceMileage reimbursement or company car for work-related travelCompany-provided equipment for seamless job performanceA 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 SummaryThe 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 ServicesJob 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‑ (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.PositionQualificationsPossessesa degree that includes an internship from an approved Master’s program inSpeech‑Language Pathology, or as required by applicable law and/orregulation.Meetsthe education and experience requirements for a Certificate of clinicalCompetence in Speech‑Language Pathology.

Position Qualifications

Possessesa degree that includes an internship from an approved Master’s program inSpeech‑Language Pathology, or as required by applicable law and/orregulation.Meetsthe education and experience requirements for a Certificate of clinicalCompetence in Speech‑Language Pathology.Granted by the AmericanSpeech‑Language‑Hearing Association (ASHA).Licensedin the State of practice by the State Board of Healing Arts to practice asa Speech Pathologist.Iscertified to practice Speech‑Language Pathology.Aminimum of one year’s clinical experience in Speech‑Language Pathology.Demonstratesgood verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.Possessesand maintains current CPR certification.

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

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