Speech Therapist Per Diem
Company: Caretenders
Location: Owensboro
Posted on: October 28, 2025
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Job Description:
We are hiring for a Speech Therapist. This position is PRN Per
Diem position caring for patients in their homes At Caretenders
Home Health , 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 flexible scheduling and autonomy career growth
possibilities Give your passion to serve others and your drive for
better, more advanced quality healthcare. 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 Kentucky Current CPR
certification Must have a current driver's license and vehicle
insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public
Keywords: Caretenders, Owensboro , Speech Therapist Per Diem, Healthcare , Owensboro, Kentucky
