Compassionate Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist

CenterWell Home Health; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes or facilities. You will participate in treatment planning, assess speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing disorders, and provide counseling to patients and families.

Responsibilities include administering tests, documenting progress, and coordinating care with the team. A current license and CPR certification are required, with at least six months of experience.

Qualifications

• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
• 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.

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 applications of therapeutic treatments including audiologic 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.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

CCC in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology per ASHA

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes or facilities. You will participate in treatment planning, assess speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing disorders, and provide counseling to patients and families.

Responsibilities include administering tests, documenting progress, and coordinating care with the team. A current license and CPR certification are required, with at least six months of experience.