Home Health Speech Therapist PRN - Washington DC

Company: HomeCall
Location: Washington, DC
Posted On: 05/08/2024

We are hiring a Home Health Speech Therapist (SLP) PRN.

At Homecall, 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 Washington, DC
Current CPR certification
Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public





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