Speech Therapist (ST)

Job Description

Job Description

Speech Therapist (ST) Position Overview

The Speech Therapist (ST) is a professional member of our healthcare team who delivers skilled Speech Therapy services to clients. Working in compliance with professional standards and agency policies, the ST plays a key role in enhancing patients' quality of life.

Transform Lives & Inspire Progress – Join the Team at Element Health!

Are you a licensed Speech Therapist passionate about guiding patients to achieve their best lives? Step into a role where your expertise in evaluations and care planning directly shapes patient success. Do you thrive in the community and home environment environments? We’re seeking driven Speech Therapists who thrive in patient-focused environments, ready to create meaningful change for clients residing in Independent and Assisted Living Facilities.

Why You’ll Love Working with Element Health:

• Empower Patients: Develop personalized plans of care that spark real progress and lasting results.
• Positive Work Environment: Thrive in a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes patient success and therapist well-being.
• Collaborative Team: Work alongside talented assistants and healthcare professionals who value your insights and expertise.
• Meaningful Impact: Witness the transformative power of therapy as you help patients overcome obstacles and embrace life to the fullest.
• Competitive Perks: We provide comprehensive benefits, flexible scheduling, and the tools you need to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients’ speech, language, and hearing abilities, recommending strategies to enhance communication and hearing.
• Develop and revise treatment plans in consultation with physicians as necessary.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members on care plans and provide speech pathology training to team members as needed.
• Educate clients and families on speech therapy techniques and related challenges.
• Document all evaluation data, treatments, and client progress promptly.
• Communicate regularly with physicians, ensuring orders are appropriate and addressing any changes in client condition.
• Participate in the periodic revision of care plans, updating the physician on client status and obtaining additional orders as required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Speech Therapy program.
• Licensed Speech Therapist in Florida.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience as a Speech Therapist.
• Current BLS Certification.
• Strong emotional resilience and physical stamina, including the ability to stand, stoop, and bend frequently.
• Excellent judgment, communication, and observational skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.

Ready to lead patients toward their best lives? Apply today and let’s make a lasting impact—one patient, one plan, one goal at a time!

Equal Opportunity Employer
Element Health Services is an equal opportunity employer. We do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.