What are the responsibilities and job description for the SLP-Home Health PRN position at CenterWell Home Health?
SLP-Home Health PRN at CenterWell Home Health Summary
As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide speech/language therapy to patients in their homes or facilities. Your responsibilities include evaluating, directing, and administering therapy while collaborating on care plans and reporting patient progress. This role requires a current SLP license, experience in home health, and strong communication skills.
Become a Part of Our Caring Community and Help Us Put Health First
As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, You Will:
- Participate in the development and periodic review of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care
- Utilize professional skills and judgment in assessing and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing to prevent, identify, evaluate, and minimize the effects of such disorders and conditions
- Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments, including audiologic screening
- Observe, record, and report changes in the patient's condition and response to treatment to supervisor and/or physician
- Provide instruction and training to patients in the use of alternative communication systems when appropriate
- Provide counsel and instruction to patients, families, and healthcare staff
- Maintain and submit documentation as 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 as required by company policy
- Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning
- Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Share information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is clearly in the best interests of the patient
- Attend, participate in, and/or conduct internal staff development programs. Obtain continuing education as required by company policy, regulation
Use Your Skills to Make an Impact
Required Experience/Skills:
- Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
- Minimum of six months' experience as a speech therapist/speech-language pathologist
- Home Health experience a plus
- Current and unrestricted license
- Current CPR certification
- Good organizational and communication skills
- A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required
Keywords: speech therapy, home health, speech language pathologist, patient care, therapeutic treatment, language disorders, clinical competence, communication skills, home care, healthcare
