Job Description
Cypress at Home has seen tremendous growth this past year and is now searching for a Speech Therapist!
Our Speech Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment to enhance the rehabilitation of patients with speech and language disorders, hearing disorders, and oral myofunctional disorders. All treatment is provided under the orders of a physician. This position involves travel to client’s homes within the SWFL area so a valid driver’s license and adequate car insurance is required.
Position is on a PRN basis. Ideal candidate will possess an interest and compassion for older adults.
Working at Cypress at Home is more than a job – it’s an opportunity to enrich the lives of older adults, their families, the professionals that serve them plus be a part of a dynamic and growing team. Join us today and be part of something extraordinary!
Essential Duties:
Performs comprehensive assessment utilizing the OASIS data set.
Assists the physician in evaluating the patient to determine the type of speech or language disorder and the appropriate corrective therapy.
Provides rehabilitative services for speech and language disorders.
Performs initial evaluations, coordinates care planning with physician, and carries out orders for therapy services in the home setting.
Participates in staff education as requested.
Participates in patient case conferences and Pl activities as applicable.
Maintains patient, Agency and employee confidentiality in all matters.
Records activities and findings in the clinical record and to report to the physician the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition, or when there are deviations from the plan of care.
Instructs other health team personnel and caregivers in methods of assisting the patient to improve and correct speech disabilities.
Acts as Case Manager for Therapy only cases.
Attains quarterly goals as established in the annual performance evaluation.
Submits required document at ion in a timely manner.
Education and/or Experience
Valid, current Florida Speech Pathologist license.
Must have completed approved curriculum in Speech Pathology.
Benefits Include:
DailyPay - get paid daily for the hours you work!
Retirement plan with company match
FREE Flu Shot annually
FREE hams/turkeys at Thanksgiving & Christmas
Company provided uniforms (if required to wear a uniform)
Access to Exercise Room and Pool
FREE telemedicine for family members
Tuition discounts at local colleges
Scholarship program for continuing education
FREE Medical Clinic visits – 6 per fiscal year
About Us
Our mission is to provide innovative solutions for high-quality care and services by a trusted team of professionals that enables older adults to thrive in their home and achieve their highest potential.
Cypress at Home enables seniors to remain independent and in their home environment while experiencing the highest quality of life possible and providing peace of mind to adult children who live throughout the country. Our care management program has been in existence for over 25 years and was originally part of the Lee Memorial Health System.
EOE/Drug Free & Tobacco Free Workplace
Job Tags
Daily paid, Relief, Local area, Work from home,