Speech Therapist (SLP) - PRN

About the Role

As the Speech Therapist in Home Health, you will be 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. Based on this assessment and evaluation, you will help determine a treatment plan, perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluate the patient's progress.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
• 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.

Requirements

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of Alabama.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment, depending on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.