Speech Language Pathologist

Career Opportunities with Addus HomeCare A great place to work. Are you ready for new challenges and new opportunities? Join our team! Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available. Subscribe to our RSS feeds to receive instant updates as new positions become available. Come work for one of the largest Home Health Care companies in the State of New Mexico. Ambercare Homecare is looking for Speech Language Pathologist to come join our rapidly growing team in Belen, NM. Full-Time Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm We offer: Great culture and team atmosphere Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D, disability), effective on the first of the month 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match Generous time off accruals Paid holidays Tuition Reimbursement Employee Referral Program Merit Increases Employee Discount Programs Work/life balance What You’ll Do: Conducts appropriate evaluations, assesses home environment (as appropriate), identifies equipment needs relative to speech/language function. Identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient’s function. Administer diagnostic speech and language evaluations and some basic, informal audio logical assessment in accordance with the plan of care Recommends communication devices/aids as indicated. Prepare a report of each client’s diagnostic evaluation and make recommendations Advise, consult and teach appropriate procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members, and other agency staff Provide direct speech service to clients under a provider’s plan of care. Records and reports to the provider the client’s response to therapy Qualifications: Possess certification of clinical competence in speech from the American Speech Language Hearing Association Licensed as a speech therapist in the state in which practicing At least one (1) year of acute care setting or equivalent experience Possess knowledge of principles and practices of speech therapy Complies and maintains current CPR certification. Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license, and appropriate automobile insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr Addus HomeCare