Speech Therapist, PRN
Company: Mederi Caretenders
Location: Port Charlotte
Posted on: October 28, 2025
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Job Description:
We are hiring a Speech Therapist PRN For Home Health! The Speech
Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and
evaluation of patient care needs related to treating speech and
language disorders, and functional training in communication,
swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on this assessment and
evaluation, the Speech Therapist works to help determine a
treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and
enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's
progress. At Mederi Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a
culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful
connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their
families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all
about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. As
a Speech Therapist, you can expect: - the ability to build
in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships - continuing
education and tuition reimbursement opportunities - independence
and autonomy - career growth possibilities Give your passion to
serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality
healthcare. *Responsibilities The Speech Therapist in Home Health
is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care
needs related to treating speech and language disorders and
functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive
impairments. - Provides services within the scope of practice as
defined by the state laws governing the practice of speech therapy,
in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other
members of the health care team. - Evaluates the patient's level of
function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability
tests. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan
of care. - Treats patients to communicate effectively by expressing
thoughts according to the patient's condition using acceptable
standards of practice. - Instructs the patient, the family and/or
caregiver and other members of the health care team in areas of
speech therapy in which they can participate. License Requirements
- Must be currently licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of FL -
Current CPR certification - Must have a current driver's license
and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public
transportation
Keywords: Mederi Caretenders, Port Charlotte , Speech Therapist, PRN, Healthcare , Port Charlotte, Florida
