Speech Therapist

LHC Group; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team as a Speech Language Pathologist in Richmond, Indiana, where you can build trusted relationships with patients and their families. This role offers the independence to provide high-quality care and the opportunity for career growth within an award-winning organization. Embrace a culture of caring and belonging while making a significant impact on the lives of others. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this innovative firm supports your professional development through continuing education and tuition reimbursement. Discover a fulfilling career that truly helps people.

Benefits

Mileage Reimbursement

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Health Benefits

Qualifications

• Current license in Speech Therapy required for practice.
• CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs for speech and language disorders.
• Provide services as per state laws and therapy plans.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Cognitive Impairment Training

Education

Licensed in Speech Therapy

CPR Certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Speech Language Pathologist/SLP to work PRN with our passionate team in Richmond, Indiana!

We offer a competitive benefits package, mileage reimbursement, and are an award-winning team! We recently were recognized by our employees via Comparably as The Best Leadership Team and Best CEO for Women.

At OMNI Homecare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it's truly about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Therapist, you can expect:

• The ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy
• Career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Speech Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to treating speech and language disorders and functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments.

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the healthcare team.
• Evaluates the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient's condition using acceptable standards of practice.
• Instructs the patient, the family and/or caregiver, and other members of the healthcare team in areas of speech therapy in which they can participate.

Education and Experience

License Requirements

• Must be currently licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of practice.

• Current CPR certification required.

• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Company Overview

LHC Group is committed to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

OMNI Home Care, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. We deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that supports our patients when and where they need it. Our services include home health, hospice, community-based services, and inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals. Our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. We are united by a shared purpose: It's all about helping people.