Pennant Services
Speech Language Pathologist - (SLP) - Part-Time - Home Health - Dyersburg
Pennant Services, Dyersburg, Tennessee, United States, 38024
Job Title
Speech Pathologist
Job Location
Dyersburg, TN
We are looking for a Speech Pathologist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Dyersburg area and surrounding communities! At Amedisys Home Health, soon to be Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy:
Benefits
Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community.
Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve.
Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.
Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.
Position Overview The Speech Pathologist 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. A few position highlights include:
Provide service 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.
Evaluate the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. Assist the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
Treat patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient's condition using acceptable standards of practice.
Instruct 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.
The Must Haves
At least one year of clinical experience as an SLP.
Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology in the state where services are rendered.
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) with completed graduate course work and a clinical practicum at a college or university whose program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
At least one (1) year of home health experience.
Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.
Job Type Part-Time
Employment Details Amedisys Home Health, soon to be Beacon Home Health, formerly a part of Amedisys, Inc., is joining the Pennant family, bringing added resources and collaboration while maintaining our commitment to staff and patients. This part-time, direct position with Amedisys, Inc. will report to, and be managed by Pennant. The Pennant Group, Inc. operates healthcare services through independent subsidiaries.
Full-Time Benefits Include
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits
100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually
Employee Referral Bonuses
401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match
Work Location On the road
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Speech Pathologist
Job Location
Dyersburg, TN
We are looking for a Speech Pathologist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Dyersburg area and surrounding communities! At Amedisys Home Health, soon to be Beacon Home Health, our employees enjoy:
Benefits
Creating lasting connections with individuals and families across the community.
Experiencing genuine appreciation and gratitude from those we serve.
Having the confidence of strong support, stability, and balance between work and life.
Leadership development opportunities – we value internal advancement in areas of interest to our employees.
Position Overview The Speech Pathologist 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. A few position highlights include:
Provide service 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.
Evaluate the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. Assist the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
Treat patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient's condition using acceptable standards of practice.
Instruct 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.
The Must Haves
At least one year of clinical experience as an SLP.
Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology in the state where services are rendered.
Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) with completed graduate course work and a clinical practicum at a college or university whose program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
At least one (1) year of home health experience.
Current CPR certification, driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Must be able to reliably commute to multiple patient residences daily within the geographic area assigned.
Job Type Part-Time
Employment Details Amedisys Home Health, soon to be Beacon Home Health, formerly a part of Amedisys, Inc., is joining the Pennant family, bringing added resources and collaboration while maintaining our commitment to staff and patients. This part-time, direct position with Amedisys, Inc. will report to, and be managed by Pennant. The Pennant Group, Inc. operates healthcare services through independent subsidiaries.
Full-Time Benefits Include
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Pre-Tax Savings Accounts, and ancillary benefits
100% Employer Paid Basic Life Insurance & Employee Assistance Program
Generous Paid Time Off plan and 6 paid holidays annually
Employee Referral Bonuses
401K Retirement Plan & Employer Match
Work Location On the road
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