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 speech and language pathology services to patients in their homes or facilities. The role supports rehabilitation and functional improvement to help patients regain independence and improve quality of life. The Speech Language Pathologist assesses and treats disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing; administers and interprets diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, including audiologic screening; and participates in care planning, care coordination, and discharge planning. The role also includes patient and caregiver instruction, maintaining required documentation and reports, and protecting confidential patient information. This is a per-diem, patient-facing role. A valid driver's license, personal auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required. The position participates in Humana's TB screening and driver safety programs.
Requirements
- 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 meeting applicable requirements.
- Reliable transportation.
Nice To Haves
- Home Health experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, direct, and provide speech/language pathology services to patients in their homes or facilities.
- 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 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 documentation required by the company and/or facility.
- Prepare 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.
- Protect confidential information and share it only when the recipient's right to access is established and sharing is in the patient's best interests.
- Complete required TB screening and comply with the driver safety program.
Benefits
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan.
- Employee assistance program.
- Business travel and accident benefits.
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