Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

CenterWell•Seattle, WA

4d•$102,500 - $141,000

About The Position

The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist identifies functional speech defects and establishes plans of care to improve patient function. The work is varied and often requires interpreting information and independently determining appropriate courses of action. The role provides speech and language pathology services to patients in their homes or facilities, including assessment and treatment of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders. The position involves developing and reviewing treatment and care plans, performing and interpreting diagnostic tests, providing therapeutic treatments and patient and caregiver instruction, coordinating care and discharge planning, and maintaining required clinical documentation. The role also requires protecting confidential patient information and participating in staff development and continuing education. This is a patient-facing role requiring TB screening and participation in Humana's driver safety program. The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Compensation is listed as $70.00–$97.00 per visit/unit and an estimated annual base-pay range of $102,500–$141,000, with individual compensation varying by factors including location, skills, experience, education, and certifications.

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.
Good organizational and communication skills.
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 counseling and instruction to patients, families, and healthcare staff.
Maintain and submit required documentation, including timely 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.
Attend, participate in, and/or conduct internal staff development programs and obtain continuing education as required by company policy and regulation.