Speech Language Pathologist (Home Health)
We are hiring for a Speech Therapist- per diem in Leitchfield, KY.
At Twin Lakes Home Health, 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.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you! o employee wellness programs o flexibility for true work-life balance o continuing education & career growth opportunities o company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals Take your career to a new level of caring.
Apply today! The Home Health Speech Therapist (SLP, ST) 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.
Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.
o 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.
o 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.
o Treats patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient's condition using acceptable standards of practice.
o Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
o 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.
o Visits patient according to plan of treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
o Completes all patient evaluations and develops the ST plan of care within state specific guidelines.
Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of the evaluation.
o Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary.
o Provides in-services to agency staff upon request of supervising nurse.
o Sends the supervising nurse and/or the physician a written summary report on patient's condition at least every 60 days.
License Requirements o Must be currently licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of practice.
o Current CPR certification required.
o Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Salary:
$43 per hour.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
At Twin Lakes Home Health, 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.
We strive to offer benefits that reward the whole you! o employee wellness programs o flexibility for true work-life balance o continuing education & career growth opportunities o company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals Take your career to a new level of caring.
Apply today! The Home Health Speech Therapist (SLP, ST) 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.
Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.
o 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.
o 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.
o Treats patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient's condition using acceptable standards of practice.
o Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
o 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.
o Visits patient according to plan of treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
o Completes all patient evaluations and develops the ST plan of care within state specific guidelines.
Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of the evaluation.
o Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary.
o Provides in-services to agency staff upon request of supervising nurse.
o Sends the supervising nurse and/or the physician a written summary report on patient's condition at least every 60 days.
License Requirements o Must be currently licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of practice.
o Current CPR certification required.
o Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Salary:
$43 per hour.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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