Speech Therapist (Home Health)

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Speech Therapist in Marion, where you’ll build meaningful relationships with patients and families. This role offers the chance to make a difference in the lives of those with speech and language disorders through personalized care and support. Enjoy independence in your work, opportunities for continuing education, and a commitment to career growth within a company that values diversity and inclusion. If you’re passionate about helping others and dedicated to providing high-quality healthcare, this position is an excellent opportunity to thrive in your career.

Benefits

Continuing Education Opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Growth Possibilities

Independence and Autonomy

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Speech Therapy and CPR certified.
• Strong communication skills and patient assessment abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs for speech and language disorders.
• Provide therapy services and instruct patients and families.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

CPR Certification

Education

Licensed in Speech Therapy

Current CPR Certification

Tools

Diagnostic Tools

Therapy Plan Software

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Speech Therapist to work PRN in Marion!

At Angels of Mercy 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 truly is all 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 health care 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 health care 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 [insert state]
• Current CPR certification
• 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, status as a protected veteran, or any legally other protected characteristic.

Angels of Mercy Homecare is a part of the LHC Group family of providers – 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. From our home health, hospice, and community-based services to inpatient care at our clinics and hospitals, our mission is to reach more patients and families with effective and efficient healthcare. More hospitals, physicians, and families choose LHC Group because we are united by a single shared purpose: It's all about helping people.