Home Health Speech Language Pathologist-PRN
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, mobility, independence, and confidence with everyday activities, supporting their quality of life. The Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, directs, and delivers speech/language pathology services; assesses and treats disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing; and uses diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatments to prevent, identify, evaluate, and minimize the effects of these disorders. The position also involves patient and caregiver instruction, care coordination, discharge planning, and required clinical documentation. This is a PRN, patient-facing position requiring participation in Humana's TB screening program. It also falls under Humana's driver safety program. A valid state driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance are required, with coverage meeting state minimums or the specified limits, whichever are higher. The posting lists a pay-per-visit/unit rate of $60.00–$83.00 and a full-time base-pay estimate of $85,400–$117,500 per year; actual compensation may vary by location and qualifications. Benefits available to limited-term, variable-schedule, and 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 in accordance with state minimum requirements or the limits specified in the posting, whichever are higher.
- Complete TB screening if selected for the role.
Nice To Haves
- Home Health experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate, direct, and provide speech/language pathology services to patients in the home or a facility.
- Participate in developing and periodically reviewing the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care.
- Use professional skills and judgment to assess and treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing, and to prevent, identify, evaluate, and minimize the effects of related disorders and conditions.
- 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employee assistance program
- Business travel and accident coverage
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