Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

CenterWell•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Speech Therapist 2 identifies functional speech defects and establishes a plan of care to improve patient function. Assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and independent judgment in determining appropriate courses of action. The role evaluates, directs, and provides speech and language pathology services to patients in their homes or facilities, helping prevent, identify, evaluate, and minimize the effects of disorders and conditions affecting speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing. The Speech Language Pathologist participates in developing and periodically reviewing the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care, conducts diagnostic testing and therapeutic treatments, monitors and reports patient changes and treatment responses, and provides instruction and counseling to patients, families, and healthcare staff. The role also maintains required documentation, contributes to care coordination and discharge planning, protects confidential information, and participates in staff development and continuing education. This is a patient-facing home health role. It requires TB screening and participation in Humana's driver safety program, including maintaining a valid state driver's license and personal vehicle liability insurance meeting applicable requirements. Scheduled hours are 40 per week. The stated base salary range is $102,500–$141,000 per year; pay per visit/unit is listed as $70–$97. Compensation may vary based on location and job-related qualifications.

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.
Good organizational and communication skills.
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.
Complete TB screening if selected for the patient-facing 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.
Assess and treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing using professional skills and judgment.
Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments, including audiologic screening.
Observe, record, and report changes in patients’ conditions 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 timely written reports of evaluations, visits, summaries, care plans, care coordination activities, and progress reports.
Participate in care coordination and discharge planning.
Maintain professional standards when handling confidential information and share information only when access rights are established and sharing is in the patient's best interests.
Attend, participate in, and/or conduct internal staff development programs and obtain continuing education as required by company policy and regulation.