Home Health Speech Language Pathologist-Per Diem

CenterWell • Tupelo, MS

2d

About The Position

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a per-diem Home Health Speech Language Pathologist who reports to the Clinical Manager. The role provides personalized rehabilitation and functional-improvement care to patients in their homes or facilities, helping them regain independence and improve quality of life. The position involves evaluating, directing, and delivering speech-language pathology services; assessing and treating speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders; and coordinating care with patients, families, healthcare staff, supervisors, and physicians. The role also requires maintaining documentation and protecting confidential patient information.

This is a patient-facing position subject to Humana's tuberculosis screening program. It is also covered by Humana's driver safety program and requires a valid state driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the applicable requirements.

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.
• Maintain personal vehicle liability insurance at the applicable state minimum limits or the higher limits specified in the posting.

Nice To Haves

• Home Health experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, direct, and provide speech-language pathology services to patients in their homes or facilities.
• 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 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 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Business travel and accident benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed