Speech Therapist-Home Health

Speech Therapist (SLP) needed for The Woodlands and North Houston areas

Come join BrightStar Care Of North Houston and The Woodlands, a client-centric team that holds value in quality care and serving with passion. Our higher-standard way has brought BrightStar Care to the top of Home Health care, and we want individuals with desire to maintain such standards and change people's live for the better. Our commitment to incorporate advanced technology has offered our employees an opportunity to deliver their best performance.

The Speech Therapist will evaluate and provide Speech Therapy services to clients in a home setting as prescribed by the attending physician. The Speech Therapist will treat patients with speech disorders, swallowing therapy, and hearing impairments that affect communication. In addition, they participate in helping clients that may be recovering from a stroke or other neurological disorders.

Benefits:

• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• Flexible Schedule
• Referral Bonus
• GPS time and attendance technology enhances your access to key scheduling and care information
• One-to-one patient care
• We are Joint Commission accredited
• Every agency is independently owned and operated.
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• IRA benefits

Responsibilities

Work cooperatively with physicians to develop care and treatment plans that is appropriate for client's home environment, especially as it relates to fall risk, interventions, and home safety. Report on client's response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician. Prepare clinical and progress summaries, as well as participate in discharge planning. A copy of the summaries will be submitted to the Director of Nursing Treat clients, families, and staff with courtesy and respect. Develop a treatment plan for the client that all aspects of Speech Therapy. Evaluate Residents conditions for swallowing or cognitive deficits.

Requirements

• Graduated with a master's or higher degree in Speech therapy from an accredited Speech Therapy program
• SLP license in the State of Texas is current and in good standing
• Two (2) years of appropriate experience as a Speech Therapist. Community/home health is preferred.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or based on disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.