Speech Therapist, Prn

Patriot Homecare is a rapidly growing, quality focused, family owned and operated local home health network looking for a PRN Speech Therapist to join our team! Are you tired of working the same corporate job where you are not appreciated? Contact us and learn about what it is to be a valued member of our Patriot Family!

As a Speech Therapist, provide skilled speech pathology service on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes in accordance with the physician's orders.

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Location: We are looking to fill roles in Mahoning and Trumbull counties.

As a Speech Therapist, you will:

• Evaluate the patient's level of functioning and recommend mechanisms to enhance the patient's hearing ability
• Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments
• Establish a Speech Therapy treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary
• Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to Speech Therapy
• Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the total Speech Therapy program and other related problems of the patient at home
• Record on a timely basis all evaluation data, treatments, and patient's response to therapy intervention
• All other duties as assigned

Job Conditions:

• The ability to drive and the ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required
• Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care
• On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach, and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift, and/or carry up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English

Qualifications:

• A Master's Degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a Bachelors Degree in the Field of Speech and Hearing Therapy preferred
• Preferably a member of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association
• Licensed or registered in the state of Ohio
• Must have at least one year of institutional experience
• Must have a criminal background check
• Must have current CPR certification

We cannot wait for you to join our team!
Patriot Homecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.