Abode Hospice and Home Health
Speech-Language Pathologist - PRN
Abode Hospice and Home Health, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Our Company
Abode Hospice and Home Health
Overview Abode Home Health is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to grow your SLP skillset while providing essential one-on-one care to individuals in the home care setting. Join our growing team and apply today!
Our comprehensive benefits include:
Flexible schedule
Competitive pay + mileage reimbursement
401(k) with Company match!
Employee discounts
Responsibilities
Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty, determining the need for continued therapy services.
Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests.
Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices.
Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with little or no speech capability.
Instruct other health team personnel, patients and/or caregivers in certain phases of therapeutic exercises with which they may work with the patient.
Instruct the patient, caregivers or agency staff involved in assisting the patient, in self-exercise programs, when applicable.
Document appropriate progress and clinical notes noting patient's response to therapy and submit visit documentation per Agency policy.
Qualifications
Master’s degree as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP.
Current license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP.
Minimum of one year (1) direct patient care experience preferably in-home care environment.
Current CPR certification.
Reliable transportation, valid driver license, and current automobile insurance.
Salary Range USD $35.00 / Hour
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Overview Abode Home Health is seeking a PRN Speech-Language Pathologist - SLP to join our team. This position is a great opportunity to grow your SLP skillset while providing essential one-on-one care to individuals in the home care setting. Join our growing team and apply today!
Our comprehensive benefits include:
Flexible schedule
Competitive pay + mileage reimbursement
401(k) with Company match!
Employee discounts
Responsibilities
Communicate with patients to evaluate their levels of speech or language difficulty, determining the need for continued therapy services.
Determine the extent of communication problems by having a patient complete basic reading and vocalizing tasks or by giving standardized tests.
Teach patients how to make sounds and improve their voices.
Teach alternative communication methods, such as sign language, to patients with little or no speech capability.
Instruct other health team personnel, patients and/or caregivers in certain phases of therapeutic exercises with which they may work with the patient.
Instruct the patient, caregivers or agency staff involved in assisting the patient, in self-exercise programs, when applicable.
Document appropriate progress and clinical notes noting patient's response to therapy and submit visit documentation per Agency policy.
Qualifications
Master’s degree as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP.
Current license as a Speech Language Pathologist / SLP.
Minimum of one year (1) direct patient care experience preferably in-home care environment.
Current CPR certification.
Reliable transportation, valid driver license, and current automobile insurance.
Salary Range USD $35.00 / Hour
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