Speech Therapist PRN
Pinnacle Home Care•Winter Haven, FL
•Onsite
About The Position
Pinnacle Home Care is hiring a PRN Speech Therapist (ST/SLP) to provide compassionate, patient-centered care in clients’ homes. The role involves evaluating speech, language, and hearing abilities; developing and updating treatment plans; collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary team members; educating clients and families; and documenting care and progress. The therapist also supervises Home Health Aides every 14 days when Speech Therapy is the sole discipline involved.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy program.
- Licensed Speech Therapist in Florida.
- Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a Speech Therapist.
- Current BLS Certification.
- Valid driver’s license and insured, reliable vehicle.
- Strong emotional resilience and physical stamina, including the ability to stand, stoop, and bend frequently.
- Excellent judgment, communication, and observational skills.
- Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate clients’ speech, language, and hearing abilities and recommend strategies to enhance communication and hearing.
- Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) evaluations.
- Develop and revise treatment plans in consultation with physicians as necessary.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members on care plans and provide speech pathology training to team members as needed.
- Educate clients and families on speech therapy techniques and related challenges.
- Promptly document evaluation data, treatments, and client progress.
- Supervise Home Health Aides every 14 days when Speech Therapy is the sole discipline involved.
- Communicate regularly with physicians to ensure orders are appropriate and address changes in client condition.
- Participate in periodic care-plan revisions, update physicians on client status, and obtain additional orders as required.
Benefits
- Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to support licensure and career advancement.
- Employee referral program with rewards.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Personalized, one-on-one care in clients’ homes.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
