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 care focused on rehabilitation and functional improvement. The position evaluates, directs, and provides speech-language pathology services to patients in the home or a facility. It assesses and treats disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing; administers and interprets diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments; and supports patients and caregivers through instruction, counseling, and care coordination. The Speech Language Pathologist documents evaluations, visits, treatment plans, progress, and other required activities while protecting confidential patient information.
Requirements
- Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
- 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 as required by the company and/or facility.
- Prepare and submit written reports of evaluations, visits, summaries, care plans, care coordination activities, and progress 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.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Employee assistance program.
- Business travel and accident benefits.
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