Home Health Speech Language Pathologist-Per Diem
About The Position
As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, the Home Health Speech Language Pathologist reports to the Clinical Manager and helps patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their homes. The role delivers personalized rehabilitation and functional improvement services to help patients overcome physical limitations, carry out everyday activities, and improve their quality of life. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, directs, and provides speech and language pathology services in patients’ homes or facilities. The position assesses and treats disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing; administers and interprets diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, including audiologic screening; contributes to treatment and care plans; monitors and reports patient status; provides patient, family, and staff education; and completes required clinical documentation. The role also participates in care coordination and discharge planning while maintaining patient confidentiality. This is a per-diem, patient-facing position that requires TB screening and participation in Humana’s driver safety program. Compensation is listed as a per-visit/unit rate of $54.00–$76.00. The posting also lists a full-time annual base-pay range of $85,400–$117,500, which may vary by location and qualifications. Benefits for per-diem associates include paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel and accident coverage.
Requirements
- Meet the education and experience requirements for ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology.
- At least six months of experience as a speech therapist/speech-language pathologist.
- Current and unrestricted license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Must undergo TB screening if selected for this patient-facing role.
- Must maintain personal vehicle liability insurance in accordance with state minimum limits or the specified coverage amounts, whichever is higher.
Nice To Haves
- Home Health experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, direct, and provide speech/language pathology services to patients in the home or a facility.
- Participate in developing and periodically reviewing the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care.
- Use professional skills and judgment to assess and treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing to prevent, identify, evaluate, and minimize their effects.
- Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, including audiologic screening.
- Observe, record, and report changes in patients’ conditions and responses to treatment to the supervisor and/or physician.
- Instruct and train patients in the use of alternative communication systems when appropriate.
- Provide counsel and instruction to patients, families, and healthcare staff.
- Maintain and submit required documentation, including reports of evaluations, visits, summaries, care plans, care coordination activities, and progress.
- Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning.
- Protect confidential information and share it only when the recipient’s right to access is clearly established and sharing is in the patient’s best interests.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Employee assistance program.
- Business travel and accident coverage.
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