LHC Group - Meridian, ID
posted 4 days ago
About the position
We are hiring for a Speech Therapist to support our Meridian, ID area patients. Part time or PRN opportunities available. At Idaho 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. You can find a home for your career here. As a Speech Therapist, you can expect: the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships, continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities, independence and autonomy, and career growth possibilities. Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate patient care needs related to treating speech and language disorders.
- Provide functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments.
- Deliver services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing speech therapy.
- Evaluate the patient's level of function using diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
- Assist the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
- Treat patients to communicate effectively according to their condition using acceptable standards of practice.
- Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare team members in areas of speech therapy.
Requirements
- Must be currently licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of Idaho.
- Current CPR certification.
- Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Benefits
- Continuing education opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Independence and autonomy
- Career growth possibilities
