Speech Therapist, Home Health (Cobb & Cherokee Counties)

Speech Therapist

Visiting Nurse is hiring for a compassionate, dedicated, and skilled Speech Therapist for our Cobb, Cherokee, and North Fulton service areas. Serving the Atlanta Area for over 75 years, Visiting Nurse is a leading provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services, helping patients and their loved ones receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital stay.

Job Description

• Provide direct care, patient education, and the management of the speech therapy called for in the patient's treatment plan.
• Consult with and educate other care team members concerning applicable patient assessment and treatment protocols.
• Serve as a rehabilitation resource for the care team.
• Provide evaluations, discharge, and direct care to Home Health patients who have physician orders for therapy services.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in Speech Therapy.
• Current speech therapy licensure by the Georgia State Board.
• Valid CPR certification.
• Current valid driver's license.
• 1-2 years experience with geriatric patients.
• Home health experience preferred.
• Professional knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques inherent to the scope of practice.
• Communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, care team members, referrals, and community resources.
• Knowledge of accrediting bodies standards, Medicare, Medicaid, and other funding source regulations as applied to home care services.
• Demonstrates competent techniques and practices of their profession.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Community Overview

Marietta, GA: Relocate before starting work.