Home Health Speech Language Pathologist-Per Diem

CenterWell•Pensacola, FL

3d•$85,400 - $117,500

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 care to help patients overcome limitations, perform everyday activities, and improve their quality of life. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, directs, and provides speech and language pathology services to patients in the home or a facility. The position assesses and treats disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing, and supports patients, families, and healthcare staff through instruction and counseling. The role also contributes to treatment planning, care coordination, discharge planning, and required clinical documentation. This is a per-diem, patient-facing role. The position requires TB screening and participation in Humana's driver safety program. Candidates applying from a Florida work location are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening. The listed pay is $54.00–$76.00 per visit/unit, with an annual base-pay range of $85,400–$117,500 for full-time employment; actual compensation varies based on location and job-related qualifications. Benefits for per-diem associates include paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel and accident coverage.

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, and reliable transportation.
Maintain personal vehicle liability insurance meeting the applicable state minimum limits or the stated coverage amounts, whichever is higher.
Complete required tuberculosis screening if selected.

Nice To Haves

Home Health experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate, direct, and provide speech and 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 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 required documentation, including 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 right to access is established and sharing is in the patient’s best interests.