VITAS Healthcare jobs in Chicago, IL

The Social Worker is that member of the core interdisciplinary group whose primary function is to perform an assessment of psychosocial symptoms of the patient and family, develop psychosocial outcomes for alleviating identified symptoms and help provide the psychoeducation, supportive counseling and casework interventions needed to meet these outcomes. The Social Worker also provides psychosocial education and consultation to the IDG. Salary Range: $30-$40/Hourly Participates in the preparation, evaluation and execution of the interdisciplinary plan of care to assure that the highest quality psychosocial care is provided to patients/families and that continuity and comprehensiveness of care are Performs bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessments of patient/families, rather than diagnostic Provides individual and family supportive counseling, rather than Refers patient and family to appropriate community resources as Maintains accurate and timely documentation in the patient medical Attends weekly team meeting tor plan of care Participates in patient case Provides psychosocial education and consultation to the core Participates in psychosocial supervision meetings and other trainings. May provide supervision to other psychosocial team members, including social work interns at the direction of the team manager. May act as the coordinator and communicator of volunteer interventions on the plan of care. Provides bereavement care, including bereavement group activities. Participates in psychosocial spiritual on-call rotation/schedule as assigned. JOB REQUIREMENTS Ability to travel per job requirements. Thorough knowledge of community resources or the desire/ability to obtain this knowledge. Knowledge of key psychosocial issues prevalent with terminally ill patients and their family/caregivers, including the knowledge of effective psychosocial inter mentions to address those issues. Capacity to relate and work well with others as a member of an interdisciplinary team. Excellent listening and communication skills. Ability to be an effective patient and family advocate- both within the patient/family unit, within the core IDG, and within community agencies and the like. QUALIFICATIONS Masters of Social Work required from a school accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, unless grandfathered in per the 2008 Medicare Hospice Condition of Participation At least one year social work experience in a health care setting. Experience as a social worker with the terminally ill and their families, preferred License and/or Certification if required by State Minimum State Requirements for the following states: CT: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) DC: Licensed Graduate Social Worker (LGSW) DE: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) GA: MSW must be supervised by LCSW up to obtaining LMSW IL: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) NJ: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) OH: Licensed Social Worker (LSW) TX: Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) WI: Social Worker Certificate SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES EOE/AA M/F/D/V #LI-MS1

PRN Day Visits Area of Coverage: Algonquin and Schaumburg areas Must be on the IL State registry Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. Attractive pay * $17.00 to $28.00 What's in it for you * A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. * Paid time off. * Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan. * Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.* * Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program. * 401(k) with a company match. * Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave. * Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement. * And more. Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. * To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan. Why Amedisys? * Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment. * Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. * Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. * The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes. Responsibilities * Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. * Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment. * Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting. * Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals. * Performs light homemaking and other environmental services. * Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status. * Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient's body functions as indicated. * Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures per care center policy. * Follows care center procedures regarding infection prevention and control, handling of hazardous waste and safety measures. * Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care. * Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist. * Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications * High school diploma or equivalent. * Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements. * CNA experience within the last two years. If it has been more than two years, you must complete another training and competency program before providing services. * Must be able to successfully pass the competency program of the care center. * Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. * High school diploma or equivalent. * Current state certification (or registration) as a nurse assistant as per state certification/registration requirements. * CNA experience within the last two years. If it has been more than two years, you must complete another training and competency program before providing services. * Must be able to successfully pass the competency program of the care center. * Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. * Obtains temperature, pulse, blood pressure and respiration. * Maintains a clean, safe, and healthy environment. * Assists patient with getting in and out of bed, bathing, hygiene, and toileting. * Prepares and provides and/or assists with meals. * Performs light homemaking and other environmental services. * Observes, reports, and documents any changes in patient status. * Understands basic elements of body functioning and reports changes in patient's body functions as indicated. * Recognizes emergency situations and implements appropriate emergency procedures per care center policy. * Follows care center procedures regarding infection prevention and control, handling of hazardous waste and safety measures. * Follows specific written instructions for personal care in accordance with the plan of care. * Assists patient with prescribed exercises as instructed per nurse or therapist. * Performs other duties as assigned.

Deliver Compassion. Elevate Care. Empower Lives. We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner to join our interdisciplinary team. In this role, you will provide advanced palliative care to patients in their homes, helping them achieve the highest quality of life possible while managing complex medical needs. You will work autonomously in collaboration with the Palliative Medical Director, delivering exceptional care and guiding patients and families through every stage of treatment. Responsibilities: + Collaborate with the Palliative Medical Director and care team to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered palliative care. + Perform in-depth patient assessments, including physical, emotional, and psychosocial evaluations. + Develop and implement individualized care plans in partnership with patients and families. + Manage and adjust treatment plans based on patient needs and progress. + Prescribe medications (including controlled substances) and order diagnostic tests as permitted by state law. + Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation in compliance with professional standards. + Communicate effectively with physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals. + Participate in evening/weekend call rotation as needed. + Facilitate referrals for additional care services when appropriate. About You Specialized Knowledge/Skills: + Excellent leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. + Strong independent decision-making abilities and self-motivation. + Understanding of palliative medicine principles, home health, hospice care eligibility, and Medicare/Medicaid regulations. + Familiarity with the interdisciplinary care process. + Meets mandatory continuing education requirements for Gentiva and licensing boards. + Proficient in point-of-care software and technology. Education/Experience: + Master of Science in Nursing from an accredited school of nursing (or equivalent per state law). + Minimum two years' Nurse Practitioner experience. + Specialty in Family or Adult Medicine preferred. + Experience with Part B billing. + Ability to work autonomously in an advanced practice role. Licenses/Certifications/Agreements: + Current RN license and Nurse Practitioner certification/license as required by state law. + Collaborative agreement with supervising physician (or willingness to establish). + Part B Provider certification. + Federal DEA license and state DEA license (if required). + ACHPN certification in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred. + Valid driver's license and current automobile insurance. We Offer Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem): + Competitive Pay + 401(k) with Company Match + Career Advancement Opportunities + National & Local Recognition Programs + Teammate Assistance Fund Compensation may vary within the salary range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece. Salary Range - $111,610 to $125,000 Full Time Employee Benefits: + Medical, Dental, Vision + Wellness Program and Resources + 401k match + PTO + FMLA, ADA and other federal and state required leaves + Short/Long Term Disability + HSA Contribution + Mileage or Fleet Car Program + Cell Phone Reimbursement (for eligible roles) + Short Term Incentive (for eligible roles) + Tuition Reimbursement Apply now to be part of a team that values expertise, compassion, and excellence in care. Legalese + This is a safety-sensitive position + Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits + Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements + We are proud to be an EEO employer + We maintain a drug-free workplace Related Job Titles nurse practitioner AIM, advanced illness management NP, palliative care nurse practitioner, hospice and palliative NP, value-based care NP, nurse practitioner home visits, Part B billing nurse practitioner, interdisciplinary palliative care team, ACPHN certified nurse practitioner, professional services corporation NP ReqID: 2025-131385 Category: Nurse Practitioners Position Type: Flex/Per Diem Company: Empatia

Part time Day Visits - Benefits eligible (20+hrs per week) Coverage Area: (Office in Lake Zurich IL) North East/south - of Lake Zurich Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. Attractive pay * $33.75 to $47.27 What's in it for you * A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. * Paid time off. * Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan. * Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.* * Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program. * 401(k) with a company match. * Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave. * Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement. * And more. Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. * To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan. Why Amedisys? * Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment. * Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. * Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. * The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes. Responsibilities * Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist. * Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record. * Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising OT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff. * Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs. * Promotes wellness and prevention by promotion of occupational engagement. * Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources/services. * Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client. * Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge for the service provision, documentation skills and care coordination. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications * Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work. * Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE. * Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants, developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT). * One year related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients. * If less than one year of experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established. * Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. * Current license to practice as an occupational therapy assistant, specific to the state you are assigned to work. * Graduate of an occupational therapy assistant program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) of the American Occupational Therapy Association, Inc. (AOTA), or successor organizations of ACOTE. * Eligible to take, or has successfully completed, the entry-level certification examination for occupational therapy assistants, developed and administered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy, Inc. (NBCOT). * One year related occupational therapy assistant experience to ensure knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide occupational therapy services to patients. * If less than one year of experience, then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established. * Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. * Provides skilled interventions in accordance with the physician approved plan of care and under the direction and supervision of an occupational therapist. * Provides documentation of each visit according to AOTA documentation guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the patient's clinical record. * Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising OT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff. * Provides patient/caregiver resources for future ADL/IADL needs. * Promotes wellness and prevention by promotion of occupational engagement. * Demonstrates knowledge of available community resources/services. * Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient/client. * Keeps abreast of occupational therapy trends and knowledge for the service provision, documentation skills and care coordination. * Other duties as assigned.

WHO WE ARE We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation's leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported by industry-leading experts and an expanding network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients' lives. Our priority is to care: For our patients, for each other, and for the future. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a home care hospice physician, you will use your compassion, communication skills and deep expertise to build meaningful relationships with patients and families, providing the highest-quality care at the most challenging point in life. You will see the person behind each prognosis and create care plans centered around the patient's wishes, needs, and beliefs, often working in concert with the patient's primary care physician. Manage approximately 45-60 patients in their home settings via an interdisciplinary team approach. Make visits in-person and via telehealth. Participate in Weekly team IDG meetings. With your strong sense of commitment, you will advocate for your patients, discussing goals for their care while addressing their hopes and fears. You will live the hospice mission, seeking teachable moments everywhere, and educate patients, caregivers, and the communities you serve on the benefits of compassionate, dignified end-of-life care. WHERE YOU'LL WORK Each day is different. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients and families wherever they call home, whether that means a private residence or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility. Once a week, you'll visit your local program office to discuss cases with members of your interdisciplinary team, including social workers, chaplains, and nurses. All of these roles collaborate to provide holistic support for the patients and families we serve. WHAT'S EXPECTED FROM YOU VITAS physicians must be licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the state in which their program operates. In addition to being board-certified or board-eligible in hospice and palliative medicine, internal medicine, family practice, or a related specialty, you should be familiar with the principles of hospice and registered with the DEA. You'll also have the traits that make the VITAS Difference: Commitment, Compassion, and a Can-do Attitude. You will keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in service of our core commitment: Extending comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their life's journey. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE EOE/AA M/F/D/V

Full time Day Visits Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. Attractive pay * $33.75 to $47.25 What's in it for you * A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. * Paid time off. * Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan. * Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.* * Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program. * 401(k) with a company match. * Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave. * Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement. * And more. Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. * To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan. Why Amedisys? * Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment. * Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. * Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. * The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes. Responsibilities * Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care. * Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff. * Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention. * Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical record. * Monitors and documents the patient's response to physical therapy intervention. * Participates in patient care conferences, in services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM and peer-review activities. * Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship. * Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources. * Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications * Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in. * Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). * One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients. * If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program. * Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. * Current license to practice as a physical therapy assistant, specific to the state you're assigned to work in. * Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). * One year related physical therapy experience for PTAs entering home health care to ensure that knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical therapy services to patients. * If less than one year of experience, approval from regional clinical leaders is required as well as appropriate mentoring and/or participating in a residency program. * Current CPR certification. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. * Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care. * Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff. * Provides resources for future needs and promotes wellness and prevention. * Includes documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical record. * Monitors and documents the patient's response to physical therapy intervention. * Participates in patient care conferences, in services, chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including OBQI and OBQM and peer-review activities. * Maintains confidentiality of information relating to the physical therapist-client relationship. * Makes recommendations for follow-up care in coordination with the agency that admitted the patient and utilizes other agency care providers to assist with referrals to community resources. * Performs other duties as assigned.

The receptionist is responsible for answering incoming telephone calls, determining purpose of callers, and forwarding calls to appropriate personnel or department. Takes and delivers messages or transfers calls to voice mail when appropriate personnel are unavailable. Answers questions about organization and provides callers with address, directions, and other information. Welcomes on-site visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel. Monitors visitor access and issues passes when required. Performs other clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and collating. Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8am to 1pm Salary: $19-22 / per hour, based on experience QUALIFICATIONS * Qualified candidates must have one to three years of prior relevant experience. * Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously and communicate tactfully, verbally, and in writing with all levels of employees and visitors. * Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within automated systems, as well as a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Excel, and Word. EDUCATION * High school graduate or equivalent. * SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES * EOE/AA M/F/D/V

Part time Day Visits - $5000 Sign on Bonus PRN is an option as well. Area of Coverage: Woodstock, Mchenry, Algonquin, Schaumburg, Lake Zurich and surrounding. Entire east side for Part time. PRN flexible with area. Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. Attractive pay * $60.00 to $78.75 What's in it for you * A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. * Paid time off. * Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan. * Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.* * Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program. * 401(k) with a company match. * Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave. * Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement. * And more. Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. * To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan. Why Amedisys? * Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment. * Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. * Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. * The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes. Responsibilities * Responsible for working to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in adults. * Provides aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders. * Other duties as assigned. Qualifications * Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology specific to that state you are assigned to work. * Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)* with completed graduate course work and a clinical practicum at a college or university whose program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA). * Current CPR certification. Preferred * One (1+) year of experience in speech pathology. * Note: If the SLP - CCC certification has not been obtained the candidate must be put into the SLP Clinical Fellow (100910) job. Clinical Fellowship (CFY) is the transition between student and independent which involves an SLP supervisor, hour requirements and mentoring. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. * Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology specific to that state you are assigned to work. * Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)* with completed graduate course work and a clinical practicum at a college or university whose program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA). * Current CPR certification. Preferred * One (1+) year of experience in speech pathology. * Note: If the SLP - CCC certification has not been obtained the candidate must be put into the SLP Clinical Fellow (100910) job. Clinical Fellowship (CFY) is the transition between student and independent which involves an SLP supervisor, hour requirements and mentoring. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. * Responsible for working to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in adults. * Provides aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders. * Other duties as assigned.

Relief Team Manager - PTO/FMLA Coverage The Team Manager is the leader of the Patient Care Team and that member of the team whose function is to: supervise, evaluate and coordinate the various component members of the interdisciplinary team; assure continuity of care from admission to discharge or transfer to bereavement; serve as patient advocate and coordinator for other social service and health care providers in the community who are involved in the care of the team's patients; assume responsibility for the maintenance of patient records from intake through discharge or transfer to bereavement. This is a Relief Team Manager position responsible for covering an assigned team during periods of PTO and/or FMLA leave. There are no direct reports associated with this role. Mileage is reimbursed at $0.70 per mile. Compensation: Annual Base Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000 Includes base salary plus incentive opportunities, full benefits package, and travel reimbursement. Patient Care Services * Directs all patient care services for the team, including volunteer and bereavement, and ensures that services are rendered as integrated components of the interdisciplinary plan of care. * Reviews information on all pending patient admissions, all new admissions (assessments and history), and "alive" discharges to assure that eligibility and appropriateness criteria are met. * Collaborates with both the team physician and the attending physician regarding palliative care measures for pain and symptom management. * Assures complete and accurate data and documentation are available to make recertification decisions and further assures that those decisions are made on a timely basis. * Reviews all imminent "alive" discharges to assure effective discharge planning. * Monitors the type and level of team services provided (staffing, medications, HME, supplies, level of care changes to inpatient and continuous care, etc.) to assure that they are appropriate and responsive to patient/family needs and expectations. * Manages the team schedule and assures coordination of services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to all patients on the team. * Facilitates team meeting, assuring interdisciplinary input into the update and revision of the plan of care in concert with the changing needs and expectations of the patient and family. * Participates in on-call rotation. Staff Supervision and Management * Interviews, selects, trains, supervises, evaluates and dismisses team staff in conjunction with the Patient Care Administrator. * Assures staff competence and performance levels through making field visits, evaluating documentation and providing team-based in-services on VITAS values, hospice principles and practices and specific team growth needs. * Acts as a resource and mentor for staff re: clinical issues, documentation, inter- and intra-team problem solving and appropriate customer service behavior. * Oversees staff and volunteer schedules, scheduling and territory assignments to assure that workload is distributed equitably and that all staff are able to meet overall productivity expectations. * Reviews and approves payroll, assuring that employees have documented accurate time, mileage and additional expenses. Quality Improvement/Regulatory Compliance * Monitors clinical records and all team activities to ensure that they are accurate, complete and meet required standards in accordance with VITAS policy and all regulatory bodies. * Develops and implements performance improvement activities to respond to service issues and challenges and participates from time to time in programs relating to quality and service improvement. * Ensures that the team completes proactive and other patient/family satisfaction surveys and implements Quality Improvement measures and standards. * Assists with surveys and requests from regulatory bodies and intermediaries as directed by the local program. * Performs substantive chart reviews to assure there is evidence that quality care is being delivered. * Participates in the Outcomes Management and annual program review. * Performs utilization review of continuous care and inpatient levels of care for all patients on team. Customer Service/Sales/Marketing * Assures that problems/grievances/service failures experienced by individual patients/families or physicians/MCOs are addressed with team members, vendors, other VITAS departments, and are resolved promptly and satisfactorily. * Analyzes customer service issues on team to identify causes and works with individual team members as well as entire team to improve performance. * Personally speaks with patients/families and their attending physicians when patient is considering revocation to seek satisfactory solutions to avoid unnecessary revocation. * Regularly visits LTC and Contract Bed facilities to assure care plan integration, customer satisfaction and to discuss criteria for determining appropriateness. * Participates in providing in-services to customers along with other team members, Patient Care Administrators and other program staff. * Participates in professional, voluntary, or community service organizations. Cost Containment * Verifies/approves admitting IPOC diagnosis, treatments, staffing and supplies. * Monitors utilization of resources by every patient to assure cost-effective delivery of services. * Controls and is accountable for productivity, labor, and all related patient care costs with respect to budget. * Approves all bills/invoices related to patient care services. Professional Development * Attends in-services, educational seminars and workshops. * Develops and achieves professional growth goals and objectives. * Participates as a mentor of newly hired Team Managers. QUALIFICATIONS * Reliable transportation with appropriate license and insurance coverage for driver and passengers. * Private telephone in home. * Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical and nursing care, with at least a working knowledge of oncologic nursing and palliative care. * Basic understanding of the interpersonal dynamics operative within the working relationships of an interdisciplinary health care team, and knowledge of the process of dying and bereavement. * Working knowledge of VITAS information system (Vx) and the ability to utilize management reports. * Two years of successful supervisory experience or equivalent in a health care organization. EDUCATION * Bachelor's degree preferred. * Current and valid R.N. License to practice in the state where the VITAS program is located. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE EOE/AA M/F/D/V

The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee, who is trained to provide personal care and services to hospice patients to augment care given by family members or other caregivers. Salary Range: $20 - $24 / Hour ASSIGNED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Performs only those personal care activities contained in a written assignment. Home Health Aide (HHA) assignments may include: Home Health Aide (HHA) helps the patient to maintain good personal hygiene. Home Health Aide (HHA) plans and prepare meals. Feeds or assist with feeding the patient when needed. Home Health Aide (HHA) assists the patient ambulation. Home Health Aide (HHA) assists with certain treatments as ordered by the physician, and taught and supervised by the nurse for a specific patient including: assist with the change of the colostomy bag; assist with the use of a walker or wheelchair; reinforcement of a dressing; assist with prescribed range of motion exercises; assist with prescribed ice cap or collar; measure intake and output of fluids; and assist with medications that are ordinarily self-administered. Home Health Aide (HHA) reads and records temperature, pulse and respiration. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) NOT INCLUDED IN A WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT MAY INCLUDE: Home Health Aide (HHA) assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Home Health Aide (HHA) promotes the patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest. Home Health Aide (HHA) provides simple emotional and psychological support to the patient, family, and other caregivers. Home Health Aide (HHA) reports any changes in the patient's mental or physical condition or home situation to the VITAS Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team. Home Health Aide (HHA) teaches basic personal care to the primary caregiver. Home Health Aide (HHA) practices basic infection control measures. Home Health Aide (HHA) observes, reports, and documents patient status and the care and activities provided. Home Health Aide (HHA) completes at least 12 hours of in-service training per calendar year. Home Health Aide (HHA) handles other tasks as assigned. THE HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) MAY NOT: Be assigned by VITAS to any institutional setting. Change sterile dressings. Irrigate body cavities (such as an enema). Irrigate a colostomy or wound. Perform a gastric lavage or gavage. Catheterize a patient. Administer medications. Apply heat by any method. Care for a tracheotomy tube. Suction a patient. Provide any personal care that has not been assigned by the VITAS nurse or included in the plan of care. QUALIFICATIONS High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Meets personnel qualifications of a Home Health Aide as specified in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.4 and Section 484.36. Documented evidence of 75 hours of training as specified in 42 C.F.R. Sections 484.36 (a)(1). Documented evidence that Home Health Aide has successfully completed a Competency Evaluation program as described in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.36(b). State Allowable Training/Certification AL, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, MI, PA, TX, VA, WI CNA, HHA, HA CA CHHA CT Homemaker-Home Health Aide IL HHA, NA KS Home Health Aide certificate MO Home Health Aide NJ Homemaker-Home Health Aide OH Home Health Aide SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Home Health Aide (HHA) has the ability to read, write, and carry out directions. Home Health Aide (HHA) has the ability to travel per job requirements. Home Health Aide (HHA) has a telephone available in home. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described for the Home Health Aide (HHA) are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the Home Health Aide (HHA), the employee is regularly required to: Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required. Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day Talk and hear Specific vision abilities required by the Home Health Aide (HHA) include: Close vision Distance vision Ability to adjust focus The Home Health Aide (HHA) will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch. DIRECTION RECEIVED Home Health Aide (HHA) reports directly to the VITAS Nurse. Home Health Aide (HHA) receives clinical direction from the VITAS Nurse.

Full-time days $5,000 Sign On Bonus Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. Attractive pay * $35.00 - $42.00 What's in it for you * A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. * Paid time off. * Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan. * Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.* * Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program. * 401(k) with a company match. * Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave. * Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement. * And more. Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. * To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan. Why Amedisys? * Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment. * Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. * Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. * The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes. Responsibilities * Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit. * Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes. * Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques. * Check vital signs. * Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit. * Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (i.e. foley catheter change). * Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using the aseptic technique. * Complete documentation timely and accurately. Qualifications * One year of clinical LPN experience. * Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. * Current CPR certification. * Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. * One year of clinical LPN experience. * Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. * Current CPR certification. * Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. * Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit. * Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes. * Teach patients and caregivers self-care techniques. * Check vital signs. * Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit. * Perform specialized procedures ordered by physician (i.e. foley catheter change). * Prepare equipment and materials for treatments using the aseptic technique. * Complete documentation timely and accurately.

WHO WE ARE We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation's leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients' lives. Our priority is to care: For our patients, for each other, and for the future. Salary Range: $36 - $43 /Hourly, plus mileage reimbursement and differentials On-Call Schedule: EVERY Saturday and Sunday from 8am to 8pm. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a home care registered nurse (RN), you will ensure hospice patients are comfortable and forge compassionate, meaningful connections with the people in their lives. This is important work that comes with equal responsibility. Patients and families trust VITAS nurses to guide them through the end-of-life journey, and maintaining that trust is our highest priority. You will be a respected member of our team, both as a caregiver and as a hospice educator. You will be entrusted with the autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients. You will help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the palliative-rather than curative-nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care. WHERE YOU'LL WORK Each day is different. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients wherever they call home, whether that means a private residence or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility. Most VITAS nurses make 4-6 visits each day. Once a week, you'll visit the local program office to meet with an interdisciplinary team, including social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses, who collaborate to provide holistic support for the patients and families we serve. WHAT'S EXPECTED FROM YOU A VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone deserves. In addition to having your RN license, at least two years of nursing experience, and reliable transportation, you'll approach your work with the traits that make the VITAS Difference: Commitment, Compassion, and a Can-do Attitude. You will keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in service of our core commitment: Extending comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their life's journey. QUALIFICATIONS Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located. A minimum of two years of nursing experience in hospice, home health, or community health in the last five years. Equivalent experience or licensure may be considered SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE EOE/AA M/F/D/V

The Team Manager is the leader of the Patient Care Team and that member of the team whose function is to: supervise, evaluate and coordinate the various component members of the interdisciplinary team; assure continuity of care from admission to discharge or transfer to bereavement; serve as patient advocate and coordinator for other social service and health care providers in the community who are involved in the care of the team's patients; assume responsibility for the maintenance of patient records from intake through discharge or transfer to bereavement. Patient Care Services * Directs all patient care services for the team, including volunteer and bereavement, and ensures that services are rendered as integrated components of the interdisciplinary plan of care. * Reviews information on all pending patient admissions, all new admissions (assessments and history) and "alive" discharges to assure that eligibility and appropriateness criteria are met. * Collaborates with both the team physician and the attending physician regarding palliative care measures for pain and symptom management. * Assures complete and accurate data and documentation are available to make recertification decisions and further assures that those decisions are made on a timely basis. * Reviews all imminent "alive" discharges to assure effective discharge planning. * Monitors the type and level of team services provided (staffing, medications, HME, supplies, level of care changes to inpatient and continuous care, etc.) to assure that they are appropriate and responsive to patient/family needs and expectations. * Manages the team schedule and assures coordination of services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to all patients on the team. * Facilitates team meeting, assuring interdisciplinary input into the update and revision of the plan of care in concert with the changing needs and expectations of the patient and family. * Participates in on-call rotation. Staff Supervision and Management * Interviews, selects, trains, supervises, evaluates and dismisses team staff in conjunction with the Patient Care Administrator * Assures staff competence and performance levels through making field visits, evaluating documentation and providing team based in services on Vitas values, hospice principles and practices and specific team growth needs. * Acts as a resource and mentor for staff re clinical issues, documentation, inter- and intra- team problem solving and appropriate customer service behavior * Oversees staff and volunteer schedules, scheduling and territory assignments to assure that workload is distributed equitably and that all staff are able to meet overall productivity expectations. * Reviews and approves payroll, assuring that employees have documented accurate time, mileage and additional expenses. Quality Improvement/Regulatory Compliance * Monitors clinical records and all team activities to ensure that they are accurate, complete and meet required standards in accordance with VITAS policy and all regulatory bodies. * Develops and implements performance improvement activities to respond to service issues and challenges and participates from time to time in program relating to quality and service improvement. * Ensures that team completes proactive and other patient/family satisfaction surveys, and implements Quality Improvement measures and standards. * Assists with surveys and requests from regulatory bodies and intermediaries as directed by local program. * Performs substantive chart reviews to assure there is evidence that quality care is being delivered. * Participates in the Outcomes Management and annual program review. * Performs utilization review of continuous care and inpatient levels of care for all patients on team. Customer Service/Sales/Marketing * Assures that problems/grievances/service failures experienced by individual patients/families or physicians/MCOs are addressed with team members, vendors, other VITAS departments, and are resolved promptly and satisfactorily. * Analyzes customer service issues on team to identify causes and works with individual team members as well as entire team to improve performance. * Personally speaks with patients/families and their attending physicians when patient is considering revocation to seek satisfactory solutions to avoid unnecessary revocation. * Regularly visits LTC and Contract Bed facilities to assure care plan integration, customer satisfaction and to discuss criteria for determining appropriateness. * Participates in providing inservices to customers along with other team members, Patient Care Administrators and other program staff. * Participates in professional, voluntary or community service organizations Cost Containment * Verifies/approves admitting IPOC diagnosis, treatments, staffing and supplies. * Monitors utilization of resources by every patient to assure cost effective delivery of services. * Controls and is accountable for productivity, labor and all related patient care costs with respect to budget. * Approves all bills/invoices related to patient care services Professional Development * Attends inservices, educational seminars and workshops. * Develops and achieves professional growth goals and objectives. * Participates as a mentor of newly hired Team Managers. QUALIFICATIONS * Reliable transportation with appropriate license and insurance coverage for driver and passengers. * Private telephone in home. * Knowledge of the principles and practices of primary medical and nursing care, with at least a working knowledge of oncologic nursing and palliative care. * Basic understanding of the interpersonal dynamics operative within the working relationships of an interdisciplinary health care team, and knowledge of the process of dying and bereavement. * Working knowledge of VITAS information system (Vx) and the ability to utilize management reports. * Two years successful supervisory experience or equivalent in a health care organization. EDUCATION * Bachelor's degree preferred. * Current and valid R.N. License to practice in the state where the VITAS program is located. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE * EOE/AA M/F/D/V

The receptionist is responsible for answering incoming telephone calls, determining purpose of callers, and forwarding calls to appropriate personnel or department. Takes and delivers messages or transfers calls to voice mail when appropriate personnel are unavailable. Answers questions about organization and provides callers with address, directions, and other information. Welcomes on-site visitors, determines nature of business, and announces visitors to appropriate personnel. Monitors visitor access and issues passes when required. Performs other clerical duties as needed, such as filing, photocopying, and collating. Schedule: Monday - Friday from 8am to 1pm Salary: $19-22 / per hour, based on experience QUALIFICATIONS Qualified candidates must have one to three years of prior relevant experience. Ability to work on various assignments simultaneously and communicate tactfully, verbally, and in writing with all levels of employees and visitors. Working knowledge of computers, internet access, and the ability to navigate within automated systems, as well as a variety of software packages such as Outlook, Excel, and Word. EDUCATION High school graduate or equivalent. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES EOE/AA M/F/D/V

Expand Access. Build Partnerships. Transform Hospice Care. We are seeking a dedicated Hospice Nurse Practitioner to perform Face-to-Face (F2F) encounters essential for hospice eligibility certification and recertification. In this role, you will gather comprehensive clinical information, perform detailed assessments, and collaborate closely with hospice physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality patient care and regulatory compliance. Key Responsibilities: Perform and complete physical assessments for hospice F2F encounters within CMS-established regulatory timeframes. Document clinical findings accurately and attest F2F encounters in patient medical records. Utilize Local Coverage Determination (LCD) criteria per hospice policy and regulatory requirements. Communicate clinical findings, review treatment plans, lab results, diagnostics, and medications with certifying physicians. Collaborate effectively with physicians, interdisciplinary group (IDG) members, patients, caregivers, and families. Provide clinical recommendations to the IDG based on F2F assessment findings. Conduct assessments in the patient's place of residence, including home, skilled nursing, or other settings. Notify the hospice agency promptly if unable to complete F2F visits as scheduled. May provide F2F coverage for multiple provider numbers with approval. About You Qualifications - What You'll Bring: Master's or higher degree in Nursing Completion of an accredited graduate-level nurse practitioner education program Current registered nurse license in state of practice Current advanced practice nurse license or certification National Nurse Practitioner certification (ANCC or AANP) Collaborative agreement in place as required Current CPR certification Valid driver's license and automobile insurance Strong understanding of hospice care principles and terminally ill patient support systems Excellent patient assessment and clinical evaluation skills Familiarity with LCD criteria and hospice documentation requirements Knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, ACHC, and other regulatory guidelines Strong oral and written communication skills Compassionate and sensitive to end-of-life issues impacting patients and families Ability to provide emotional support during times of crisis Flexible and adaptable with ability to manage diverse tasks efficiently Effective communicator across diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds Cooperative and tactful team member adhering to OSHA, state, and federal hospice regulations Preferred (Not Required): Experience in acute care, hospital, oncology, home health, skilled nursing, or hospice settings We Offer Benefits for All Associates (Full-Time, Part-Time & Per Diem): Competitive Pay 401(k) with Company Match Career Advancement Opportunities National & Local Recognition Programs Teammate Assistance Fund Additional Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Mileage Reimbursement or Fleet Vehicle Program Generous Paid Time Off + 7 Paid Holidays Wellness Programs (Telemedicine, Diabetes Management, Joint & Spine Concierge Care) Education Support & Tuition Assistance (ASN to BSN, BSN to MSN) Free Continuing Education Units (CEUs) Company-paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance Voluntary Benefits (Pet, Critical Illness, Accident, LTC) Join our hospice team Play a vital role in delivering compassionate, compliant care that honors patients' dignity and supports families during challenging times Compensation may vary within the Wage range provided based on several factors including but not limited to a candidate's location, experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications and department equity. Gentiva provides associates with a comprehensive benefits and total rewards package, of which base pay is just one piece. Wage - $53-60/hour Legalese This is a safety-sensitive position Employee must meet minimum requirements to be eligible for benefits Where applicable, employee must meet state specific requirements We are proud to be an EEO employer We maintain a drug-free workplace Keywords: hospice nurse practitioner jobs , NP face-to-face hospice , advanced practice nurse hospice , and hospice F2F provider Location Heartland Hospice Our Company At Heartland Hospice, part of Gentiva, it is our privilege to offer compassionate care in the comfort of wherever our patients call home. We are a national leader in hospice care, palliative care, home health care, and advanced illness management, with nearly 600 locations and thousands of dedicated clinicians across 38 states. Our place is by the side of those who need us - from helping people recover from illness, injury, or surgery in the comfort of their homes to guiding patients and their families through the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of a serious illness or terminal diagnosis. Hospice care: Gentiva Hospice, Emerald Coast Hospice Care, Heartland Hospice, Hospice Plus, New Century Hospice, Regency SouthernCare, SouthernCare Hospice Services, SouthernCare New Beacon Palliative care: Empatia Palliative Care, Emerald Coast Palliative Care Home health care: Heartland Home Health Advanced illness management: Illumia Health With corporate headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, and providers delivering care across the U.S., we are proud to offer rewarding careers in a collaborative environment where inspiring achievements are recognized - and kindness is celebrated.

The VITAS Home Health Aide (HHA) is a non-exempt employee, who is trained to provide personal care and services to hospice patients to augment care given by family members or other caregivers. Salary Range: $20 - $25/ Hour ASSIGNED JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Performs only those personal care activities contained in a written assignment. Home Health Aide (HHA) assignments may include: Home Health Aide (HHA) helps the patient to maintain good personal hygiene. Home Health Aide (HHA) plans and prepare meals. Feeds or assist with feeding the patient when needed. Home Health Aide (HHA) assists the patient ambulation. Home Health Aide (HHA) assists with certain treatments as ordered by the physician, and taught and supervised by the nurse for a specific patient including: assist with the change of the colostomy bag; assist with the use of a walker or wheelchair; reinforcement of a dressing; assist with prescribed range of motion exercises; assist with prescribed ice cap or collar; measure intake and output of fluids; and assist with medications that are ordinarily self-administered. Home Health Aide (HHA) reads and records temperature, pulse and respiration. OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) NOT INCLUDED IN A WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT MAY INCLUDE: Home Health Aide (HHA) assists in maintaining a safe and healthy environment. Home Health Aide (HHA) promotes the patient's mental alertness through involvement in activities of interest. Home Health Aide (HHA) provides simple emotional and psychological support to the patient, family, and other caregivers. Home Health Aide (HHA) reports any changes in the patient's mental or physical condition or home situation to the VITAS Nurse and members of the interdisciplinary team. Home Health Aide (HHA) teaches basic personal care to the primary caregiver. Home Health Aide (HHA) practices basic infection control measures. Home Health Aide (HHA) observes, reports, and documents patient status and the care and activities provided. Home Health Aide (HHA) completes at least 12 hours of in-service training per calendar year. Home Health Aide (HHA) handles other tasks as assigned. THE HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA) MAY NOT: Be assigned by VITAS to any institutional setting. Change sterile dressings. Irrigate body cavities (such as an enema). Irrigate a colostomy or wound. Perform a gastric lavage or gavage. Catheterize a patient. Administer medications. Apply heat by any method. Care for a tracheotomy tube. Suction a patient. Provide any personal care that has not been assigned by the VITAS nurse or included in the plan of care. QUALIFICATIONS High School graduate or equivalent preferred. Meets personnel qualifications of a Home Health Aide as specified in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.4 and Section 484.36. Documented evidence of 75 hours of training as specified in 42 C.F.R. Sections 484.36 (a)(1). Documented evidence that Home Health Aide has successfully completed a Competency Evaluation program as described in 42 C.F.R. Section 484.36(b). State Allowable Training/Certification AL, CO, DC, DE, FL, GA, IN, MI, PA, TX, VA, WI CNA, HHA, HA CA CHHA CT Homemaker-Home Health Aide IL HHA, NA KS Home Health Aide certificate MO Home Health Aide NJ Homemaker-Home Health Aide OH Home Health Aide SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Home Health Aide (HHA) has the ability to read, write, and carry out directions. Home Health Aide (HHA) has the ability to travel per job requirements. Home Health Aide (HHA) has a telephone available in home. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described for the Home Health Aide (HHA) are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of the Home Health Aide (HHA), the employee is regularly required to: Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required. Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day Talk and hear Specific vision abilities required by the Home Health Aide (HHA) include: Close vision Distance vision Ability to adjust focus The Home Health Aide (HHA) will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch. DIRECTION RECEIVED Home Health Aide (HHA) reports directly to the VITAS Nurse. Home Health Aide (HHA) receives clinical direction from the VITAS Nurse.

WHO WE ARE We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation's leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported by industry-leading experts and an expanding network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients' lives. Our priority is to care: For our patients, for each other, and for the future. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a home care hospice physician, you will use your compassion, communication skills and deep expertise to build meaningful relationships with patients and families, providing the highest-quality care at the most challenging point in life. You will see the person behind each prognosis and create care plans centered around the patient's wishes, needs, and beliefs, often working in concert with the patient's primary care physician. Manage approximately 45-60 patients in their home settings via an interdisciplinary team approach. Make visits in-person and via telehealth. Participate in Weekly team IDG meetings. With your strong sense of commitment, you will advocate for your patients, discussing goals for their care while addressing their hopes and fears. You will live the hospice mission, seeking teachable moments everywhere, and educate patients, caregivers, and the communities you serve on the benefits of compassionate, dignified end-of-life care. WHERE YOU'LL WORK Each day is different. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients and families wherever they call home, whether that means a private residence or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility. Once a week, you'll visit your local program office to discuss cases with members of your interdisciplinary team, including social workers, chaplains, and nurses. All of these roles collaborate to provide holistic support for the patients and families we serve. WHAT'S EXPECTED FROM YOU VITAS physicians must be licensed to practice medicine or osteopathy in the state in which their program operates. In addition to being board-certified or board-eligible in hospice and palliative medicine, internal medicine, family practice, or a related specialty, you should be familiar with the principles of hospice and registered with the DEA. You'll also have the traits that make the VITAS Difference: Commitment, Compassion, and a Can-do Attitude. You will keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in service of our core commitment: Extending comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their life's journey. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE * EOE/AA M/F/D/V

The LPN/LVN administers nursing care according to the plan of care to terminally ill patients admitted to the VITAS program, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act in the State where the VITAS program is located. Salary Range: $30 - $37 / Hour Schedule: 3 days a week (alternating weekends), from 8pm to 8am. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care. Evaluates patient/family needs and assists in the preparation and execution of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team. Performs selected acts in the care of the terminally ill under the supervision of a registered nurse; such acts include the administration of treatments and medications. Evaluates effectiveness of treatments and monitors patient's reactions. Reports significant findings or changes in the patient's condition to the registered nurse, Team Manager or Physician. Documents reports in clinical notes. Maintains a clean and safe environment for the patient and family. Maintain accurate documentation including but not limited to clinical notes on interdisciplinary charts. Evaluates patient/family response to care. Utilizes a wide variety of supportive and technical nursing skills in carrying out specific medical orders for administration of medication, performing specific treatments, monitoring diagnostic, therapeutic, and supportive measures. Assists the interdisciplinary team in the designing and delivering of interdisciplinary plan of care. Establishes therapeutic relationship with patients/families and invites their participation in the plan of care to ensure, as much as possible, their being able to function as independently as possible. Initiates and performs nursing protocols based on patient's needs relating to physical comfort and mental well-being which include, but are not limited to, positioning, mobilizing, bowel and bladder elimination, skin and wound care, personal hygiene and communication. Participates in patient/family teaching during daily care relative to understanding the illness and its treatment; maintaining of activities of daily living; self-care and self- medication, prevention and recognition of complications and preparation for discharge and follow-up. Plans and carries out a program of professional growth including, but not limited to, participating in regularly scheduled in-service programs and appropriate community educational offerings. Cooperates with education and research activities as assigned. 1. Participates in Nurse LPN/LVN on-call rotation/schedule as assigned in order to meet the needs of patients and families. 2. Is willing to work on flexible schedule, i.e., weekends or rotating shifts. JOB REQUIREMENTS Must have and maintain transportation to be used for work with required liability insurance and license. QUALIFICATIONS 1. Graduate of an approved school of Practical/Vocational nursing. 2. Currently licensed to practice nursing in the state where the VITAS program is located. 3. At least one year of satisfactory nursing experience, at least one year of which is an LPN/LVN in a hospital on an adult medical surgical unit. 4. Equivalent experience may be considered. RESTRICTIVE GUIDELINES IN CARE DELIVERY 1. Does NOT make initial patient nursing care assessments. 2. Supervised by a Registered Nurse 3. Reports to the applicable Team Manager ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described in this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to: · Assist in lifting and transferring patients, as required. · Lift objects in excess of 20 pounds · Stand or walk in excess of one hour per day · Talk and hear Specific vision abilities required by this job include: · Close vision · Distance vision · Ability to adjust focus The employee will be required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch.

Salary Range: $36 - $43/ Hour WHO WE ARE We are VITAS Healthcare, the nation's leading end-of-life care provider since 1978. Our hospice organization kickstarts careers in caring, promotes from within, and provides a nationally recognized best-in-class employee experience. Supported by industry-leading experts and a growing network of programs in 15+ states, VITAS empowers team members to grow toward their goals while transforming patients' lives. Our priority is to care: For our patients, for each other, and for the future. WHAT YOU'LL DO As a home care registered nurse (RN), you will ensure hospice patients are comfortable and forge compassionate, meaningful connections with the people in their lives. This is important work that comes with equal responsibility. Patients and families trust VITAS nurses to guide them through the end-of-life journey, and maintaining that trust is our highest priority. You will be a respected member of our team, both as a caregiver and as a hospice educator. You will be entrusted with the autonomy to make care decisions at the bedside, ensuring not a moment is wasted in bringing comfort to your patients. You will help patients and their loved ones understand and embrace the palliative-rather than curative-nature of hospice and the benefits of comfort-focused end-of-life care. WHERE YOU'LL WORK Each day is different. You will spend most of your time caring for hospice patients wherever they call home, whether that means a private residence or an assisted living/skilled nursing facility. Most VITAS nurses make 4-6 visits each day. Once a week, you'll visit the local program office to meet with an interdisciplinary team, including social workers, physicians, chaplains, and nurses, who collaborate to provide holistic support for the patients and families we serve. WHAT'S EXPECTED FROM YOU A VITAS nurse is the end-of-life caregiver everyone deserves. In addition to having your RN license, at least two years of nursing experience, and reliable transportation, you'll approach your work with the traits that make the VITAS Difference: Commitment, Compassion, and a Can-do Attitude. You will keep patient welfare at the center of everything you do, giving your best each day in service of our core commitment: Extending comfort and dignity to all people at the end of their life's journey.