Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health

Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health at CenterWell Home Health Summary

As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you will provide specialized speech and language services to patients in their homes or facilities. This role involves evaluating patient conditions, developing treatment plans, conducting diagnostic tests, and documenting patient progress while ensuring professional standards and confidentiality. You will also collaborate with healthcare teams and provide training on communication strategies to enhance patient care.

Become a Part of Our Caring Community and Help Us Put Health First

• Evaluate, direct, and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in the home or facility
• 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 audiological 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

Use Your Skills to Make an Impact

• 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

CenterWell creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and fourth-largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional, and social wellness of our patients.