What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Speech Therapist position at Parx Home Health Care?
The home health therapist will be responsible for providing high quality and coordinated care to patients in their homes and communities in Brevard County. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in home health care, an understanding of state and federal regulations, and a passion for helping patients live their best lives.
What you’ll be doing:
- Conduct assessments to evaluate patients' speech and communication skills
- Develop treatment plans in collaboration with patients, families, and caregivers
- Provide speech and language therapy to patients in their homes
- Monitor and document patient progress towards treatment goals
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on speech therapy techniques and strategies
- Participate in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient progress and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate and complete patient records in accordance with company policies and procedures
What we expect from you:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology
- Current license to practice as a Speech Therapist in the state of Florida
- Minimum of 1 year of experience working with patients in a home care setting
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to travel to patient homes throughout Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
About Us:
Our mission is to provide and restore client dignity and independence in their homes through individualized care plans in an effort to reduce caregiver role and stress on family members while avoiding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Parx Home Care is a licensed home care provider located in the state of Florida. We offer comprehensive home care services where we lead with our hearts to offer top quality and empathetic home care services.
At Parx Home Care, we recognize the pivotal role that home care plays in the overall patient care journey, offering a myriad of benefits for those seeking comfort, independence, and personalized attention. Our commitment is to create a familiar and secure environment within one's own home, fostering a profound sense of well-being. We understand the importance of maintaining independence, and our tailored home care services empower individuals to engage in their daily routines with the necessary assistance, promoting a sense of autonomy. Our personalized care plans are crafted to address unique needs, adapting over time to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness. Parx Home Care not only strives to be cost-effective but also places a strong emphasis on fostering family involvement, believing that strengthened bonds and emotional support are integral components of the healing process.
At Parx Home Care and our affiliates, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other roles!
Parx Home Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in hiring, valuing qualifications over factors such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation. Parx Home Care is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans to foster an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodation, please inform us.
Parx Home Care does not accept resumes from unsolicited search firms nor recruiters.