Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

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. Use professional skills and judgment in assessing and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to prevent, identify, evaluate and minimize 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 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 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 concerning confidential information, sharing only when the recipient‘s right to access is established and in the best interests of the patient. Required Qualifications Minimum six months experience as a speech therapist / speech language pathologist. Current and unrestricted license. Current CPR certification. A valid driver‘s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required. Preferred Qualifications Home Health experience. Sign-on Bonus $10,000 sign-on bonus. Pay Range $70.00 - $97.00 pay per visit/unit. $102,500 - $141,000 per year base pay. Additional Information This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB. Driving Statement This role is part of Humana’s driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver‘s license and to maintain personal vehicle liability insurance. The individual must carry vehicle insurance in accordance with their residing state’s minimum required limits, or $25,000 bodily injury per person/$25,000 bodily injury per event/$10,000 for property damage or whichever is higher. Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits include medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action to employ and advance individuals with disability or protected veteran status. This policy shall apply to all employment actions. #J-18808-Ljbffr