Speech Therapist SLP

LHC Group; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading home health service provider is seeking a part-time or PRN Speech Therapist in Virginia Beach. This role involves assessing and treating speech and language disorders, emphasizing patient relationships. Candidates should be currently licensed in Speech Therapy and possess CPR certification to deliver high-quality patient care.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling

Continuing education opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Career growth possibilities

Qualifications

• Must be currently licensed in Speech Therapy
• Current CPR certification required
• Must have a reliable vehicle for home visits

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients for speech and language disorders.
• Develop a therapy plan in coordination with healthcare team.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Patience

Education

Licensed in Speech Therapy

Current CPR certification

Job description

Summary

We are hiring for a Part Time or PRN Home Health Speech Therapist to join our team in Virginia Beach, VA!

At Generations Home Health, 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

• flexible scheduling 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 stateof
• Current CPRcertification
• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle orpublic

Company Overview LHC Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
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Generations Home Health - Virginia Beach VA a part ofLHC 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.