Home Health Speech Language Pathologist-Per Diem

CenterWell•Selma, AL

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 services to patients in their homes or facilities to support recovery, functional improvement, independence, and quality of life. The role evaluates, directs, and delivers speech-language pathology services and contributes to treatment planning, patient and caregiver education, care coordination, and discharge planning. The position requires professional judgment, appropriate handling of confidential information, and timely documentation and reporting. This is a per-diem role with scheduled weekly hours of 1. The posting gives a pay-per-visit/unit rate of $54.00–$76.00. It also lists a full-time annual base-pay estimate of $85,400–$117,500, which may vary by location and individual qualifications. Benefits for 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. The position is patient-facing and requires TB screening. It is also covered by Humana’s driver safety program.

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 vehicle insurance meeting 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 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, or 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.
Provide counseling and instruction to patients, families, and healthcare staff.
Maintain and submit documentation required by the company and/or facility.
Prepare 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.
Maintain professional conduct regarding confidential information and share it only when the recipient’s right to access is established and sharing is in the patient’s best interests.