Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Home Health (PRN)

Empath Health; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional home health care as a Speech Language Pathologist. In this rewarding role, you will deliver personalized speech therapy services to patients, enhancing their sensory-motor development, language, and cognitive skills. Your expertise will contribute significantly to improving patient outcomes and quality of life. This innovative organization values diversity and fosters a supportive environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the community and have the required qualifications, we encourage you to apply and be part of our mission to provide full life care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program for speech pathology certification.
• Licensure as a speech pathologist in the state required.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech therapy according to physician's prescription and patient care plan.
• Conducts assessments to evaluate functioning and communication abilities.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Assessment Skills

Patient Education

Communication Skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited college program in speech pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence

Job description

Empath Home Health, a member of Empath Health, is seeking a PRN Home Health SLP (Speech Language Pathologist). The PRN Home Health Speech Therapist provides treatment to the patient to improve sensory-motor development, perception, memory, language, and cognition.

Locations: Home visits in the Fort Myers area/Lee County.

The PRN Home Health Speech Therapist (SLP):

• Provides speech therapy in compliance with physician’s prescription, patient’s plan of care, agency policies and procedures, and federal and state regulations.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, to identify the client’s level of functioning, swallowing, and communication ability.
• Develops a plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care team members.
• Instructs patient and families on proper consistency of food to maintain nutritional intake and prevent complications of swallowing disorders.
• Instructs patients and families on using special educational strategies and techniques to improve sensory-motor development, perception, memory, language, and cognition.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an approved/accredited college program that meets the educational requirements for a Certificate of Clinical Competence in speech pathology or audiology granted by the American Speech and Hearing Association; or enrolled in a program that meets the educational requirements for certification and in the process of accumulating the supervised experience required for certification.
• Licensure as a speech pathologist in the respective state.
• One (1) year home health care experience preferred.

Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs, and traditions of our employees, volunteers, and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive, and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity, and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.

Our commitment to patient, client, staff, and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.

Providing compassionate, full life care is an honor we take seriously at Empath Health. Join our team and make a positive impact in the community!