Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - PRN
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services · Morgan City, LA · 1 mo ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
This is a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) position in a home health setting, focused on evaluating and treating patients with speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive assessments
- Develop individualized care plans
- Provide evidence-based therapy
- Educate patients and caregivers
- Monitor progress and adjust treatments
- Document care
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated, patient-centered care in the home environment
Qualifications & Skills
- Master's or Doctoral degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current licensure
- Minimum one year of clinical experience (home health preferred)
- Excellent communication skills
- Clinical judgment
- Ability to work independently
- Valid driver's license
- CPR certification
- Experience with swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders (advantageous)
- Adaptability to home environments (advantageous)
Key Attributes
- Strong clinical expertise
- Compassion
- Collaboration
- Autonomy
- Accountability
- Ability to manage field-based work with travel between patient homes
Benefits
- Comprehensive health coverage
- Retirement plans
- Paid time off
- Continuing education
- Work-life balance perks
Our values
Our values emphasize trust, capability, compassion, and proactive care.