Speech Therapist - Mederi Caretenders - Gainesville, FL

LHC Group; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist to join their team in Gainesville. This full-time role offers the chance to build meaningful relationships with patients while providing high-quality care in a home health setting. You'll enjoy autonomy in your work, opportunities for career growth, and continuing education support. If you're passionate about helping others and want to make a difference in the community, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Independence in work

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Current license in Speech Therapy is required.
• Experience in home health settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient needs related to speech and language disorders.
• Develop treatment plans and perform interventions to improve patient well-being.
• Monitor patient progress and report condition changes.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Treatment Planning

Education

Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current CPR Certification

Job description

Full-Time Speech Therapist

• Gainesville, FL
• Full Time
• Therapy
• 2024014882

Job Description

Summary

We are hiring a Speech Therapist. This position can be full-time or part-time (minimum 20 hours per week).

At Mederi Caretenders Gainesville, part of LHC Group, we foster a culture of caring, belonging, and trust. We value the meaningful connections we build with patients, their families, our colleagues, and the communities we serve. Join us and find a home for your career.

As a Speech Therapist, you can expect:

• The opportunity to develop trusted, in-person relationships with patients
• Continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Independence and autonomy in your work
• Opportunities for career growth

Bring your passion for serving others and your drive for delivering high-quality healthcare.

Responsibilities

The Speech Therapist in Home Health assesses and evaluates patient needs related to speech and language disorders, communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on this, they develop treatment plans, perform interventions to improve patient well-being, and monitor progress.

Services are provided within the scope of practice defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with the healthcare team.

The therapist evaluates the patient's functional status, body systems, and speech therapy needs using standardized tools, and consults with physicians to develop the therapy plan.

Treatments include addressing speech production, fluency, language, cognition, voice, resonance, swallowing, and auditory habilitation/rehabilitation, following evidence-based standards.

The therapist observes, records, and reports patient responses and condition changes to supervisors or physicians.

They instruct patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare team members in therapy areas within the scope of speech-language pathology.

Visits are conducted across the service area and nearby agencies as needed.

Progress notes are completed after each visit and submitted according to policy. Evaluations are completed, and plans of care are developed within state guidelines, with outcomes, goals, and projected care frequency reported within 24 hours of evaluation.

Education and Experience

License Requirements:

• Current license in Speech Therapy
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and vehicle insurance