Speech Language Pathologist SLP - Home Health (PRN)

Empath Health; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated PRN Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to deliver compassionate care in the Naples area. In this fulfilling role, you will provide essential speech therapy services aimed at improving patients' sensory-motor development, language, and cognition. Your expertise will guide patients and their families in navigating swallowing disorders and implementing effective communication strategies. Join a team that values compassionate care and make a meaningful impact in the community by helping individuals achieve their best quality of life.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited program in speech pathology or audiology required.
• Licensure as a speech pathologist in Florida is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide speech therapy in compliance with physician's prescription and regulations.
• Develop a plan of care in consultation with the care team.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Nutritional Guidance

Education

Graduate of accredited college program in Speech Pathology

Certification from American Speech and Hearing Association

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 home visits available to pick up in the Naples and/or Fort Myers areas (Collier and/or Lee counties)

Schedule: PRN

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.

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!