Speech Therapist
When it comes to providing for medically fragile children and adults, we know what matters most! We strive to provide the very best for our patients everyday. Many times our services allow for loved ones to stay home for their care, surrounded by their family. That quality of life difference can provide for a better, more enjoyable daily life every single day. PSA has over 3100 skilled caregivers, providing professional, high quality, private duty nursing and therapy services to patients in multiple locations throughout the United States.
Description of Environment and Responsibilities:
Working with the experienced team at PSA Healthcare Outpatient Treatment Center you have the opportunity to provide quality care to your patients using state of the art equipment within a safe and sterile environment.
PSA is currently seeking a Speech Therapist for the evaluation, coordination and administration of quality speech pathology therapy services. This candidate will work in a center based program for medically fragile children providing services to the patient population using evidence based practice standards. This individual will monitor and document the patients status, collaborate with other health team members, provide teaching, counseling and support to families. There is no travel, weekends, holidays or on-call required for this position.
Be part of the strongest clinical team in home health; participate in education, professional collaboration and other developmental opportunities and work knowing you have the support & leadership of world class clinicians working along side you in your community.
Required Skills:
To be considered for employment by PSA Healthcare for this Opportunity, you must be able to meet the following requirements, with or without accommodation.
- Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
- Must have experience with speech and language disorders
- Must be a FL MEDICAID provider
- Must have an NPI number
- Current Continuing Education if required by state
- Diploma, Associate or Bachelor degree from state accredited program
- Demonstrated proficiency in assessments, documentation and compliance with patient care standards as well policies and procedures
- Good organizational and communication skills
Physical Requirements:- Frequent lifting and repositioning of patients
- Repeated or prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, twisting and occasional
- climbing of stairs
- Acute sense of sight and hearing (corrected or uncorrected) and strong sense of touch, smell and taste
- Agility and strength sufficient to handle patients and equipment without assistance
- Must be able to appropriately respond physically and psychologically to emergency situations
- Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which may involve exposure to allergens and other health conditions
PSA Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with applicable employment laws. M/F/D/V are encouraged to apply.
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