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Home Health Speech Therapist

Nurse On Call
Posted 12 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Providence, RI 02901, US

Salary

$70,000 - $90,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

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  • Position: Speech Therapist
  • Salary: Not specified
  • Experience: Not specified
  • Responsibilities include assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to speech and language disorders, providing functional training, and developing therapy plans
  • License requirements include current Speech Therapy license, CPR certification, and access to reliable transportation

We are hiring for a Speech Therapist.  

 

At Nurse On Call, a part of LHC Group, 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 

career growth possibilities 

  

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare. 


The Speech Therapist in Home Health is 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.  

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. 

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. 


License Requirements

 

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

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By applying, a LHC Group account will be created for you. LHC Group's Privacy Policy will apply.