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 strength, independence, and confidence in daily activities. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, directs, and provides speech and language pathology services; assesses and treats speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders; administers and interprets diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments; and supports patients and families through instruction and counseling. The position also contributes to treatment planning, care coordination, discharge planning, and required clinical documentation while maintaining the confidentiality of patient information. This is a per-diem, patient-facing role that requires TB screening and participation in Humana's driver safety program. A valid driver's license, vehicle liability insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
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.
- Complete TB screening if selected for the patient-facing role.
- Maintain personal vehicle liability insurance that meets the applicable state minimums or the stated coverage thresholds, whichever is higher.
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.
- Use professional skills and judgment to assess and treat speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders and conditions.
- Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, including audiologic screening.
- Observe, record, and report changes in patients' conditions and treatment responses to a supervisor and/or physician.
- Provide instruction and training in alternative communication systems when appropriate.
- Counsel and instruct patients, families, and healthcare staff.
- Maintain and submit required documentation, including evaluation, visit, summary, care plan, care coordination, and progress reports.
- 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 benefits.
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