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Home Health Speech Therapist
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What they do
A Speech Language Pathologist diagnoses and treats speech, language, and swallowing disorders in patients with a variety of conditions. Helps patients improve their ability to make sounds or use language, or develop non-spoken means of communication. May specialize in working with patients of a certain age group, or treat speech problems resulting from a condition such as a stroke or cleft palate. Works in schools, hospitals and other healthcare facilities and works closely with physicians, psychologists, social workers, and other therapists.
$81,792 / year median in Tennessee
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Job Title:
Home Health Speech Therapist Job Location:
Cleveland, TN Job Type:
Full - Time , Part Time or PRN We are looking for a Speech Therapist to join our Home Health team. Come make a difference in the Cleveland area and surrounding communities! At Tennessee Home Health, our employees enjoy: 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 Therapist 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
Current Speech Therapy license in the state where services are rendered. 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. Tennessee Home Health, an affiliate of The Pennant Group (NASDAQ:
PNTG), is the employer for this position as stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health, hospice, and home care agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc.is available at http:
//www.pennantgroup.com.Work Location:
On the road The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc.is available at http:
//www.pennantgroup.com.Benefits
- Leadership Development