Speech Language Pathologist / SLP - Home Health (PRN)

Adoration Home Health and Hospice; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is seeking a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join their team. This role offers the chance to enhance your skills while providing essential one-on-one care to patients in their homes. You'll work closely with individuals to evaluate and improve their speech and language capabilities, making a meaningful impact on their lives. With a supportive team and flexible scheduling, this position is perfect for those passionate about helping others. If you're ready to join a compassionate organization committed to quality care, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Flexible schedule

Competitive pay

Mileage reimbursement

401(k) retirement savings plan

Tuition reimbursement and discounts

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and current license as a Speech Language Pathologist required.
• Minimum one year of direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' speech or language difficulties and determine therapy needs.
• Teach patients communication methods and document progress.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Patient Communication

Therapeutic Exercises

Alternative Communication Methods

Education

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

Our Company

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Overview

Home Health Experience Preferred

Office Location: Chattanooga

Coverage area: Hamilton

Adoration Home Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to grow your SLP skillset while providing essential one-on-one care to individuals in the home care setting. Join our team of dedicated Speech Language Pathologists today to begin helping people live their best life.

Our Greeneville Branch has an incredible team of clinicians, supportive leadership, along with our great PRN benefits package listed below:

• Flexible schedule
• Competitive pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Tuition reimbursement and other discounts

COME JOIN US AND MAKE A MEANINGFUL IMPACT WITH YOUR CAREER TODAY!!!

Responsibilities

• Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty, determining the need for continued therapy services.
• Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests.
• Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices.
• Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with little or no speech capability.
• Instruct other health team personnel, patients, and/or caregivers in certain phases of therapeutic exercises with which they may work with the patient.
• Instruct the patient, caregivers, or agency staff involved in assisting the patient, in self-exercise programs, when applicable.
• Document appropriate progress and clinical notes noting patient's response to therapy and submit visit documentation per Agency policy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP.
• Current license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP.
• Minimum of one year (1) direct patient care experience preferably in-home care environment.
• Current CPR certification.
• Reliable transportation, valid driver license, and current automobile insurance.

About our Line of Business

Adoration Home Health and Hospice provides quality and compassionate services in the comfort of home, providing support for patients, families, and caregivers in their time of need. Adoration was formed to fill the need for a loving, community-focused, caring organization. We empower patients to live with dignity, find a sense of fulfillment, and celebrate with their families a life well-lived. Our employees and caregivers are proud to be a part of the Adoration team and the mission of our company. For more information about Adoration, please visit www.AdorationHealth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.

Additional Job Information

Speech Language Pathologist - Home Health PRN - Greeneville

Ador/Abil