Speech Language Pathologist Home Health

Speech Language Pathologist Home Health at CenterWell Home Health Summary

As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you will evaluate and provide speech and language therapy to patients in their homes or facilities. You will develop treatment plans, administer diagnostic tests, and provide instruction on alternative communication systems as needed. By collaborating with patients, families, and healthcare teams, you will ensure the delivery of comprehensive care aimed at enhancing patients' communication abilities and overall well-being.

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As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you will:

• 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 audio logic screening.
• Observe, record, and report changes in the patient's condition and response to treatment to supervisor and/or the 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.

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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.

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full-time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

• $49.00 - $69.00 - pay per visit/unit
• $77,200 - $106,200 per year base pay

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively,

Salary : $77,200 - $106,200