Speech Language Pathologist

CenterWell • Hickory, NC

18d

About The Position

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, the Speech Language Pathologist reports to the Clinical Manager and helps patients regain strength, mobility, and independence in their homes or facilities. The role provides personalized rehabilitation and functional improvement services to help patients overcome limitations, perform everyday activities, and improve quality of life. The position includes evaluating, directing, and providing speech-language pathology services; participating in treatment planning and care coordination; and documenting and reporting patient progress. This is a patient-facing role subject to Humana’s tuberculosis screening program and driver safety program. Scheduled weekly hours are 32.

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 at the applicable state minimum or the stated coverage limits, whichever is higher.

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, and minimize their effects.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, including audiologic screening.
• Observe, record, and report changes in patient condition and responses to treatment to a 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 and submit 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.
• Protect confidential information and share it only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and sharing is in the patient's best interests.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and company and personal holidays.
• Paid parental and caregiver leave.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Other wellness and healthcare-related opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed