Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

CenterWell • Roanoke, VA

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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, perform everyday activities, and improve their quality of life. The position provides speech and language pathology services in patients' homes or facilities and participates in treatment planning, care coordination, and discharge planning.

Requirements

• At least six months of experience as a speech therapist/speech-language pathologist.
• Current and unrestricted license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Must complete TB screening if selected for the patient-facing role.
• Must maintain personal vehicle liability insurance in accordance with state minimum limits or the stated minimums, whichever is higher.

Nice To Haves

• Home Health experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, direct, and provide speech/language pathology services to patients in the home or facility.
• Participate in the development and periodic review of 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 the supervisor and/or physician.
• Provide instruction and training to 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.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off
• Company and personal holidays
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed