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 provides personalized rehabilitation and functional improvement services to patients in their homes or facilities. The role helps patients regain independence and improve their ability to carry out everyday activities. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, directs, and provides speech and language pathology services; participates in developing and reviewing treatment and care plans; assesses and treats disorders affecting speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing; administers and interprets diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments; monitors patient condition and response to treatment; trains patients in alternative communication systems when appropriate; and counsels patients, families, and healthcare staff. The role also includes maintaining required documentation, coordinating care and discharge planning, and safeguarding confidential patient information. This is a per-diem, patient-facing role subject to Humana's TB screening program. It requires driving for work and maintaining a valid state driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance. Florida-based applicants are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening. Pay is listed at $54.00–$76.00 per visit/unit; the posting also lists an estimated annual base-pay range of $85,400–$117,500 for full-time employment, which is not specific to the per-diem schedule. Scheduled weekly hours are 1. 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 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 speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders 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 patient condition and response to treatment to a supervisor and/or physician.
- Instruct and train patients in the use of alternative communication systems when appropriate.
- Provide counseling 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 access rights are 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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