Speech Therapist, Home Health

Overview Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you’ll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life. Responsibilities Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology services 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 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. Required Experience and 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. Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required. Pay $54.00 - $76.00 per visit/unit. $85,400 - $117,500 per year base pay. Scheduled weekly hours: 24. Full-time base pay range: $59,300 - $80,900 per year. Benefits Medical, dental and vision benefits. 401(k) retirement savings plan. Paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave. Short-term and long-term disability. Life insurance. About CenterWell Home Health CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, home health aides and medical social workers—all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. It is the nation’s largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and the fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager. 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, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr