Speech Therapist - Get Hired Fast

We are looking for an energetic Speech Therapist to join our high calibre team at LHC New in Clarksville, TN.
Growing your career as a Full Time Speech Therapist is an awesome opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in cooperation, decision-making and have the right personality for the job, then apply for the position of Speech Therapist at LHC New today!

Company Overview The Speech Language Pathologist (SLP, ST) 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. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress. Suncrest Home Health, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It's all about helping people. Benefits and More

• Generous PTO - that you can use!
• Flexible Schedules
• Competitive Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision packages available within 30 days
• 401(k) Match Program
• Continuing Education
• Rapid Career Advancement Opportunities
• Internal promotions with a career plan
• All-encompassing Orientation and Fast Track option for Home Care experienced clinicians
• Great Culture - join our family!

Essential Functions

• 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.
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition.
• 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.
• Visits patient according to plan of treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy .
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the ST plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of the evaluation.
• Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary.
• Provides in-services to agency staff upon request of supervising nurse.
• Sends the supervising nurse and/or the physician a written summary report on patient's condition at least every 60 days.

Education & Experience 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability. Must be fully vaccinated or be willing to complete full vaccination by date of hire and proof of vaccination will be required. If permitted by state law, the company will consider requests for religious or medical exemptions.

Benefits of working as a Speech Therapist in Clarksville, TN:

● Excellent benefits
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package