What are the responsibilities and job description for the Speech Language Pathologist Home Health Specialist position at CenterWell Home Health?
About Our Opportunity
At CenterWell Home Health, we're dedicated to providing personalized care and support to our patients. As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you'll play a vital role in helping individuals recover from injury, illness, or surgery and regain their independence.
Your Responsibilities
- Evaluate, direct, and provide speech/language pathology services to patients in the comfort of their own homes or facilities.
- Develop and periodically review treatment plans to ensure patients receive the best possible care.
- Utilize your professional expertise to assess and treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing, minimizing their effects and promoting recovery.
- Administer and interpret diagnostic tests, apply therapeutic treatments, and observe patient progress.
- Communicate effectively with patients, families, healthcare staff, and supervisors to ensure seamless care coordination.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
- A minimum of six months' experience as a speech therapist/speech-language pathologist.
- Home health experience is highly valued, but not required.
- Current and unrestricted license.
- Current CPR certification.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
