Speech Therapist

Visiting Nurse is hiring for a compassionate, dedicated and skilled Speech Therapist for our Cobb, Cherokee and North Fulton service areas.

Who is Visiting Nurse Health System
Serving the Atlanta Area for over 75 years, Visiting Nurse is a leading provider of home healthcare, long-term care at home, hospice, and palliative care services, helping patients and their loved ones receive care at home following an illness, surgery, or hospital stay.

Our vision is to be the first choice for patients, families, payers, and other healthcare providers to select when they need healthcare services at home. To achieve patient and employee satisfaction scores and clinical outcomes within the top 10 percent of all home healthcare providers in the U.S. To continue to invest in our strong community partnerships, coordinated care solutions, top-performing workforce, and innovative technologies to improve affordability throughout the healthcare continuum. To be a financially strong organization where healthcare professionals prefer to work.

In this position, you will

Provide direct care, patient education and the management of the speech therapy called for in the patient's treatment plan. Consults with and educates other care team members concerning applicable patient assessment and treatment protocols. Serves as a rehabilitation resource for the care team.

What you'll be doing

As the Speech Therapist , you will provide evaluations, discharge and direct care to Home Health patients who have physician orders for therapy services

Do you have

Master's degree or higher in Speech Therapy.

current speech therapy licensure by the Georgia State Board

valid CPR certification

current valid Driver's license.

1-2 years experience with geriatric patients

Home Health experience preferred.

Knowledge and Training : A professional knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and techniques inherent to the scope of practice. Communication skills to interact effectively with patient, family, care team members, referrals and community resources. Knowledge of accrediting bodies standards, Medicare, Medicaid and other funding source regulations as applied to home care services. Demonstrates competent techniques and practices of their profession.

For more information, visit our website: vnhs.org.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:
Marietta, GA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road