Speech Therapist

Overview

Good Samaritan Home Care has provided home care and wellness services for over 30 years. Our innovative services and specialty programs recognize the needs of each patient and promote the highest quality of life. Our goal is to ensure all services consistently exceed quality measures and the expectations of patients and referring physicians. Good Samaritan Home Care’s quality care is provided through a team of registered nurses, social workers, companions, dietitians, aides and physical, occupational and speech therapists. We serve the counties of Knox, Daviess, Sullivan, Martin, Greene, Owen and Clay.

Responsibilities

Your work should be more than just a job.With us, you can expect arewarding career, family-friendly work schedulesand an opportunity to make a difference, to have a voice and toadvance your career.

Ideal candidate is licensed in both IN and IL.This position will be paid per visit.

Performs initial speech therapy evaluation and direct speech therapy treatments according to the physician’s plan of treatment. Establishes and updates the speech therapy plan of treatment.
Reports changes in patient condition to appropriate personnel and the attending physician. Provides patient care education to clients and other caregivers. Participates in coordination of services with other disciplines and community resources as needed.
Completes and submits all required documentation in a timely manner.
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient and/or family needs, customs or feelings.
Participates in case conferences, summary reports, quarterly record review and annual program review. Attends in-services or special case orientations.

Qualifications

Master’s degree
Currently licensed to practice in IN
Preferred license in IL or willingness to obtain
ASHA certificate of clinical competence
Must obtain and maintain current CPR Certification
One-year speech therapy experience in a clinical setting required