Hospice Speech Therapist

The Care Team - The care you deserve and the support you need.

Come join our growing team! The Care Team Home Health is looking for a part-time Speech Therapist to care for patients in <>, PA, and surrounding areas. We specialize in providing Home Care in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today. A member of the recruiting team will be in contact with you to discuss this opportunity in more detail. At the Care Team we offer:

• Innovation and industry-leading systems and technology
• Engaging Company Culture
• Competitive Compensation
• 401k with company match
• Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
• Independence, Autonomy, and Flexibility!

As a member of The Care Team, you will enjoy a wealth of great benefit choices including:

• A full benefits package including Health, dental, and vision
• 401k with company match
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Flexible spending
• Company Paid and optional Life and Long-Term Disability, Short Term Disability
• Accident Coverage

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: The Speech Therapist provides skilled pathology service on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes in accordance with the physicians' orders.

• Help optimize the capital structure and support strategic initiatives.
• One must be able to hear adequately on the telephone with no more than an amplifier and be able to communicate both verbally and in writing in English.
• Maintains the agencys mission, philosophy, and core values.
• Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean, wears identification while on duty.
• Reports to work on time and/or as scheduled.
• Ensures compliance with agency policies and procedures regarding operations/processes, including but not limited to those regarding patient care, patient complaints, incidents, safety, and emergency management.
• Ensures compliance with policies and procedures regarding infection prevention, control, standard precautions, and infection identification reporting.
• Always maintains patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.

Regulatory Requirements

• Licensed or registered in the state in which candidate works.
• Must pass a criminal background check & MVR check.
• Completed health statements acknowledging the ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Proof of current automobile insurance.
• Current CPR card; On-line CPR certification accepted; Hands-on CPR certification preferred.
• TB testing per agency policy.

Industry experience

• Experience in a Home Health Care or Hospice setting preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of general therapy theory and practice and able to work independently.

EDUCATION:

• A Masters Degree in Speech-Language Pathology with a bachelors degree in the field of Speech