Speech Therapist - PRN

LHC Group • Mountain Home, AR

125d

About The Position

We are hiring a Speech Therapist (SLP). At Elite Home Health, 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, and career growth possibilities. Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of practice.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient care needs related to treating speech and language disorders.
• Provide functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments.
• Deliver services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing speech therapy.
• Evaluate the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
• Assist the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Treat patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient's condition.
• Instruct the patient, family, caregiver, and other health care team members in areas of speech therapy.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services