Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

CenterWell•Vancouver, WA

18d

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, manage everyday activities, and improve their quality of life. The position evaluates, directs, and provides speech/language pathology services to patients in the home or a facility, and participates in treatment planning, care coordination, and discharge planning.

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 or speech-language pathologist.
Current and unrestricted license.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.

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.
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 a 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 documentation required by the company and/or facility.
Prepare and submit written reports of evaluations, visits, summaries, care plans, care coordination activities, and progress reports as required by company policy.
Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning.
Maintain professional conduct regarding confidential information and share it only when the recipient's right to access is established and sharing is in the patient's best interests.