Speech Language Pathologist / SLP - Home Health (PRN)

Adoration Home Health and Hospice; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in home health care is looking for a dedicated Speech Language Pathologist to join their compassionate team. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance your SLP skills while providing essential one-on-one care in a home setting. You'll be instrumental in helping patients overcome communication challenges and improve their quality of life. With a focus on patient dignity and fulfillment, this position allows you to make a meaningful impact in the community. If you're passionate about speech therapy and want to contribute to a caring organization, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Pay Rates

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

PTO

Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• Minimum of one year direct patient care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients' speech or language difficulties and determine therapy needs.
• Document progress and clinical notes according to agency policy.
• Teach patients alternative communication methods.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Patient Communication

Therapeutic Exercises Instruction

Alternative Communication Methods

Education

Master’s degree as a Speech Language Pathologist

Current CPR certification

Tools

Documentation Software

Job description

Our Company

Adoration Home Health and Hospice

Overview

Home Health Experience Preferred

Office Location: Knoxville

Coverage area: Knoxville & Tellico

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.

Adoration Health’s comprehensive benefits include:

• Mileage Reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Pay Rates
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• PTO
• Long-Term and Short-Term Disability

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

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