Speech Language Pathologist Per Diem
About The Position
CenterWell Home Health is hiring a per diem Speech Language Pathologist to provide personalized rehabilitation and functional improvement services to patients in their homes or facilities. The role has a territory-based caseload, with scheduling determined by the clinician’s availability, and reports to the Clinical Manager. The SLP helps patients address communication and swallowing disorders, regain independence, and improve quality of life. The clinician evaluates, plans, and delivers speech-language pathology services; participates in care planning and coordination; documents patient progress; and communicates with patients, families, healthcare staff, supervisors, and physicians. The position is patient-facing and requires participation in Humana’s TB screening program. It is also part of Humana’s driver safety program and requires a valid driver’s license, personal vehicle liability insurance, and reliable transportation.
Requirements
- Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
- 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 at the applicable state minimum limits or the stated alternative 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 development and periodic review of 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 counsel and instruction to 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 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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