Speech Language Pathologist

SLP, Speech Language Pathologist at NHC Homecare Midlands

"A different kind of care that ensures you’re surrounded by people who make a difference in your life."

NHC HomeCare Midlands is currently seeking a SLP, Speech Language Pathologist to join their team of professionals. The Speech-Language Pathologist supervises and participates in the application of therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders and oral myofunctional disorders.

Qualifications

• Must have a master’s degree from an approved curriculum in Speech Pathology, or its equivalent.
• Must have a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SP) from the American Speech and Hearing Association or be eligible for a Clinical Fellowship Year (CFY).
• Must be licensed in the state or states in which he/she will provide speech therapy services.

Position Highlights

• Develops a speech therapy plan of care in collaboration with the patient and their representatives, the physician/allowed practitioner, the Clinical manager or designated RN, and other involved care team members.
• Performs functional evaluation and periodic re-evaluations, and provides goal-oriented care and services as ordered in the established plan of care.
• Plans, delivers and evaluates speech therapy services per the established plan of care, with periodic re- evaluations.
• Participates in the orientation and ongoing education program for HomeCare personnel.
• Consults with the HomeCare staff concerning communication problems of patients not receiving speech pathology services.

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

The NHC environment is one of encouragement and challenge... innovation and improvement... teamwork and collaboration... and honesty and integrity. All NHC employees are committed as partners, not only to the health of our patients, but to the well-being of the communities we serve.

If you are interested in working for a leader in senior care and share NHC's values of honesty and integrity, please apply today and find out more about us at nhccare.com/locations/homecare-midlands/

We look forward to talking with you!!

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