Speech Language Pathologist (PRN)
About The Position
As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, the 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 Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, directs, and provides speech/language pathology services; develops and periodically reviews treatment and care plans; assesses and treats disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing; administers and interprets diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments; and monitors and reports patient condition and treatment response. The role also provides instruction and counseling to patients, families, and healthcare staff, maintains required documentation and reports, participates in care coordination and discharge planning, and protects confidential patient information. This is a PRN position with one scheduled weekly hour. The role is patient-facing and requires TB screening. It also participates in Humana’s driver safety program, requiring a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance. The listed annual pay range is $92,200–$126,900 for full-time employment; individual compensation varies according to location and job-related 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 benefits.
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 personal vehicle liability insurance in accordance with state minimum limits or the stated alternative limits, whichever is 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 a 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 patient condition and response to treatment to a supervisor and/or physician.
- Provide instruction and training to patients in the use of systems when appropriate.
- Provide counsel and instruction to patients, families, and healthcare staff.
- Maintain and submit required documentation, including written 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 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 benefits.
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