Speech Therapist - PRN - Home Health - Memphis, TN

MERITAN INC•Memphis, TN

7d•$37 - $38

About The Position

Meritan, Inc., a Tennessee-based health, human, and social services nonprofit, is seeking a compassionate candidate to join its Home Health team as a Speech Therapist in Memphis, TN. Are seeking a meaningful opportunity with a reputable and long-standing non-profit that allows you to assist some of the most vulnerable populations in our community? Are you seeking flexibility with your schedule, less time on your feet, and more time with your patients? If so, Meritan’s Home Health department may be the perfect fit for you! This PRN per visit position (visit rates vary) is responsible for assisting patients who have speech and language problems. Services are provided under the direction of the attending physician with the participation of the family and other members of the interdisciplinary team, as indicated, and include performing assessments, skilled treatments, and developing care plans. Meritan is ACHC accredited and CAPABLE certified. Our staff of nurses, therapists, aides, social worker and administration are a group of outstanding experienced, long-term employees. We have consistent work available. Meritan has served the Memphis and Shelby County areas for decades and continues to work through the healthcare crisis with appropriate infection control measures and personal protective equipment. Meritan’s clinical system is online and accessible via company-issued tablets or your smartphone. Finally, you can focus on one patient at a time! Now is your opportunity to be the clinician you’ve always wanted to be! Join us in making a difference in our community!

Requirements

Interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently and as a part of our team
Organization and time management skills
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance and a reliable vehicle
Schedule flexibility
Availability to work weekends and holidays occasionally
Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy with current license/registration in state(s) of practice.
Minimum of two (2) years experience in healthcare field.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

assisting patients who have speech and language problems
performing assessments
skilled treatments
developing care plans

Benefits

Voluntary health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances (minimum hours worked required)
Within the first month of hire, the agency provides 24/7 access to FREE, co-payless, basic medical and behavioral health benefits with U.S.- based, prescription-writing physicians to the employee and all household members through Teladoc.
403(b) retirement savings plan with agency match
Annual longevity bonus
Referral bonuses
4 volunteer hours per year
3 bereavement days per year
Shift differential for night and weekend shifts
Cellular phone stipend
Company-sponsored group life insurance (minimum hours worked required)
Infant-at-Work Program/Child Care Stipend
Employee discounts on shopping, entertainment, travel, and wellness through Vizient Member Perks Program
Employee Emergency Assistance
Educational Incentive Bonus for completion of certificates and degrees
Remote work environment
Travel reimbursement