Speech Therapist, PRN

LHC Group; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Speech Therapist for home visits in Fort Myers. This role involves assessing and treating patients with speech and language disorders, ensuring a personalized approach to enhance their communication abilities. You will work closely with patients and their families, providing education and support while collaborating with a healthcare team. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while enjoying the independence and autonomy that comes with home health care. If you're passionate about helping others and advancing your career in a supportive environment, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Independence and autonomy

Career growth possibilities

Qualifications

• Must be licensed in Speech Therapy in Florida.
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs related to speech disorders.
• Develop treatment plans and perform interventions.

Skills

Speech Therapy

Patient Assessment

Communication Skills

Cognitive Impairment Treatment

Education

Licensed Speech Therapist in Florida

Current CPR Certification

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Summary

We are hiring a Speech Therapist for Home Visits PRN in Fort Myers!

Summary

We are hiring a Speech Therapist for Home Visits PRN in Fort Myers!

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. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

Responsibilities

At Mederi Caretenders, 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 Speech 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 FL
• Current CPR certification
• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle
  
  
  

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.

At LHC Group we are proud to offer benefits that support your physical and emotional wellbeing. Review LHC Group's comprehensive benefits and perks: https://bit.ly/LHCGBenefits

Mederi Caretenders a part of 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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