Job Description

We are hiring for a Speech Therapist for West Orlando area!

At Mederi Caretenders, 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
* career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced
quality healthcare.

The **Speech Therapist** 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.

* 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 patients 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 patients condition using acceptable standards of practice.
* Instructs the patient, the family andor caregiver and other members of the health care team in areas of speech therapy in which they can participate.

**License Requirements**

* Must be currently licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of Florida
* Current CPR certification
* Must have a current drivers license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public

Job Tags

Full time, Immediate start,

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