Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health (PRN) - Port Charlotte, North Port, Venice

Empath Health; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team dedicated to providing exceptional home health care as a Speech Language Pathologist. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives by improving their sensory-motor development, memory, and communication skills. With a focus on patient-centered care, you'll work closely with a diverse team to develop personalized treatment plans. This position offers flexibility with a PRN schedule, allowing you to balance your professional and personal life while making a meaningful difference in the community. If you are passionate about helping others and have the qualifications, we encourage you to apply!

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide speech therapy as per physician's prescription and care plan.
• Conduct assessments to evaluate client's functioning and communication abilities.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Sensory-Motor Development

Education

Graduate of accredited speech pathology program

Certification in speech pathology or audiology

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 health visits available to pick up in Port Charlotte, Rotunda West, Venice, North Port, etc. (Charlotte and/or Sarasota counties)

Schedule: PRN

The PRN Home Health SLP (Speech Therapist):

• 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!