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

Tender Care Home Health; Las Cruces (NM); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Savings Account

Medical Coverage

Vision Coverage

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Maternity Leave

Paternity Leave

Family Medical Leave

Military Leave

Company Social Events

Job Training

Professional Development

Matching 401(k)

Tablets

Company Car

Gas/Mileage

Discounts on Business

Partner Services

Job summary

Tender Care Home Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) for Las Cruces, NM. The role involves implementing care standards for speech-language pathology services, with responsibilities to assist physicians, educate families, and maintain accurate documentation.

The candidate should hold a Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology with internship, be licensed in the relevant state, and have CCC-SLP eligibility.

Qualifications

• Requires Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology including an internship.
• ASHA CCC-SLP eligibility or certification is required.
• Licensed in the state of practice as a Speech Pathologist.
• CPR certification and ongoing compliance.
• Minimum of one year clinical experience in Speech-Language Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Implement standards of care for speech-language pathology services.
• Report to the Director of Patient Services.
• Assist physicians in evaluating patient function and communication needs.
• Educate patients and families on speech/language strategies.
• Maintain clinical records, progress notes, and orders.
• Coordinate with family and other health team members for integrated care.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Excellent Communication

Documentation & Records

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology (with internship)

ASHA CCC-SLP

State Licensure (SlP)

CPR Certification

1 year clinical experience in SLP

Job description

We have a variety of opportunities available for nurses, therapists, aides, and other administrative support positions. Our people are professional and caring who work in communities that inspire us to grow each and every day. We offer comprehensive benefits to our full-time employees and their families. View our benefits and open positions below.

What We Offer

• Health Saving Account (HSA)
• Medical Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Critical Illness Insurance

Additional Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Maternity & Paternity Leave
• Family Medical Leave
• Military Leave
• Company Social Events
• Job Training
• Professional Development
• Matching 401(k)
• Tablets
• Company Car
• Gas & Mileage
• Discounts on Business
• Partner Services

Open Positions

Guided by a tradition of personal, clinical, and technological excellence, we provide the best quality of home-based patient care. If you bring compassion and respect for your patients to the job, we want you!

Tender Care Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of age, authorized alien status, citizenship, color, disability, gender, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any characteristic protected by law.

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

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

Las Cruces, NM

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 the quality of life for our patients and families. Located in the heart of El Paso, 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 reward your expertise
• 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 an environment 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 for implementation of standards of care for speech language pathology services and for 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 the patient’s level of function. Assesses home environment and identifies equipment needs related to speech/language function.
• Identifies functional speech deficits and establishes goals and plan of care to improve patient’s function, revising as necessary.
• Performs and completes admissions, recertifications, resumption-of-care, and discharge Comprehensive OASIS assessments and associated paperwork in accordance to agency policy.
• Instructs patient and family members, as well as other health team members, in methods of assisting the patient in improving communication skills.
• Periodically re-evaluates and upgrades the patient’s program to maximize functional improvement. Records and reports to the patient’s physician the patient’s progress in treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition and plan of care.
• Confers with the family, referring physician, and other agency professional staff to obtain information to promote coordinated, efficient, and quality patient care.
• Performs and submits required documentation of patient’s evaluations, plan of care, clinical notes, and progress reports, summaries along with changes in orders. All patient visit notes must be turned in the next scheduled work day, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours.
• Maintains necessary statistical and billing data.
• Keeps abreast of changes in speech pathology practice and theory, contributes to the field through research, presentations, and in-services.
• Keeps his/her immediate supervisor informed of problem areas and makes suggestions for improvement.
• Attends and contributes to in-services, clinical records reviews, meetings required to ensure coordinated and comprehensive plans of care for the patients of the agency.
• Complies with Homecare Agency Compliance Plan.
• Complies with Homecare Agency’s Infection Control Policies.
• Complies with Homecare Agency’s HIPAA Policies.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

PositionQualifications

• Possess 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.
• Meet 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.

Details

Location: Las Cruces, NM
Employment Type: Active
Salary: $70.00 - $70.00 /per annual
Skill Level: Not Applicable

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