Home Health Speech Therapist

Job Overview As a Speech Language Pathologist at CenterWell Home Health, you will provide personalized speech/language pathology services to patients in their homes or facilities, helping them overcome communication challenges and improve their quality of life. Responsibilities 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 the effects of such disorders and conditions. Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and apply 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, preparing written reports of evaluations, visits, summaries, care plans, care coordination activities, and progress reports. Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning. Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct concerning confidential information, sharing information only when the recipient’s right to access is clearly established and it is in the best interests of the patient. 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. Preferred Qualifications Home Health experience. Pay Range $54.00 - $76.00 per visit/unit. $85,400 - $117,500 per year base pay. Additional Information TB Statement: This role is considered patient-facing and is part of Humana’s Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected, you will be required to be screened for TB. Driving Statement: This role is part of Humana’s driver safety program and requires a valid state driver’s license and personal vehicle liability insurance in accordance with state minimum limits or higher, as applicable. Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1 hour. Benefits Humana, Inc. offers benefits for limited-term, variable-schedule, and per diem associates, including paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, and business travel and accident coverage. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr