Speech Language Pathologist PRN
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. The role provides personalized rehabilitation and functional improvement services to support patients in performing everyday activities and improving quality of life. The Home Health Speech Language Pathologist evaluates, directs, and provides speech and language pathology services to patients in their homes or facilities. The position assesses and treats disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing; participates in treatment planning and care coordination; and documents and reports patient progress and care activities. The role requires maintaining patient confidentiality and following company or facility documentation and professional conduct requirements. This is a PRN position with one scheduled weekly hour. Pay is listed as $60.00–$83.00 per visit/unit. The posting also lists a full-time base-pay estimate of $93,900–$129,300 per year. Patient-facing employees must undergo TB screening. The position participates in Humana’s driver safety program and requires a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance. 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.
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/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 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 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.
- Provide instruction and training to patients on alternative communication systems when appropriate.
- Counsel and instruct patients, families, and healthcare staff.
- Maintain and submit required documentation, including evaluation, visit, summary, care plan, care coordination, and progress reports.
- Participate in care coordination and discharge planning.
- Protect confidential information and share it only when the recipient’s access rights are 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 coverage.
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