Speech Therapist - Home Care

Ablehealthcare; Town of Hempstead (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

An established health care agency is seeking a compassionate Speech Therapist for home care services in Hempstead, NY. This rewarding role involves providing expert speech-language pathology services to patients, developing treatment plans, and working closely with families and healthcare staff. With a focus on delivering quality care, you'll utilize your skills to assess and treat various speech and language disorders. Join a team dedicated to making a difference in the lives of clients and enjoy a supportive work environment that values your expertise and commitment to patient care.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus of $2,500

Flexible scheduling

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Language Pathologist registered with NY State Education Department.
• 1 year of acute care or home care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech-language pathology services and assessments.
• Participates in the development of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care.
• Administers diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Diagnostic testing

Education

Graduate of a Speech Language Pathologist program

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

Speech Therapist - Home Care (Hempstead, NY)

As a home care agency, Able Health Care Service is dedicated to providing top quality care to all of our clients. Currently, we are looking for individuals who are compassionate and caring to be a part of our team. Join us for a rewarding career in Health Care.

Here follows information about the position:

Able Health Care Service is looking to fill a per-diem Speech Therapist position to service our patients.

Responsibilities:

• Provides speech-language pathology services and assessments.
• Participates in the development and periodic review of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care.
• Utilizes professional skills and judgment in assessing and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing to prevent, identify, evaluate, and minimize the effects of such disorders and conditions.
• Administers and interprets diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments, including audiologic screening.
• Observes, records, and reports changes in the patients/client’s condition and response to treatment to the supervisor and physician.
• Appropriately provides instruction and training in the use of alternative communication systems.
• Provides counsel and instruction to patient/clients, families, and healthcare staff.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications:

• The candidate must be a graduate of a Speech Language Pathologist program approved by the New York State Education Department. The candidate must be a Speech Language Pathologist who is licensed by and currently registered with the New York State Education Department or who has been issued a valid permit by that department. A baccalaureate degree is preferred.
• The candidate will have one year of acute care or home care experience in their area of specialty. Good organization and communication skills, ability to function with minimal supervision, and reliable means of transportation are required.

Schedules:

• After school/Day program hours
• Weekday/Weekend availability

Pay Range: $80,000 to $110,000
Sign-On Bonus: $2,500 for Full-time; prorated for Part-Time and Per-Diem.

Work setting:

• Field

ABLE is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Office: Hempstead
This is a non-management position.