Speech Language Pathologist

Location: Leitchfield

Speech Language Pathologist at Twin Lakes Home Health summary:
A Speech Language Pathologist provides assessment, evaluation, and treatment of speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive disorders within patients' homes. They collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized therapy plans in accordance with state laws. This role emphasizes patient-centered care, ongoing education, and communication training for patients and their caregivers.
We are hiring for a Per Diem Speech Therapist 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!

• employee wellness programs

• flexibility for true work-life balance

• continuing education & career growth opportunities

• company-wide support & resources to help you achieve your goals
Take your career to a new level of caring. Apply today!
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 required.

• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Keywords:
speech therapy, language disorders, swallowing therapy, cognitive impairments, patient assessment, home health care, therapy plan development, patient communication, caregiver instruction, licensed speech therapist