Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

CenterWell • Atlanta, GA

21d

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 in everyday activities. The position evaluates and treats speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders; coordinates care and discharge planning; and maintains required clinical documentation while protecting confidential patient information.

Requirements

• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Home Health experience.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, direct, and provide speech/language pathology services to patients in the home or facility.
• Participate in developing and periodically reviewing 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.
• Instruct and train patients in the use of alternative communication systems when appropriate.
• Counsel and instruct 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 access rights are established and sharing is in the patient’s best interests.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 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: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed