Compassionate Home Health Speech Therapist

Humana Inc; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Humana's CenterWell Home Health is seeking an experienced Speech Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in home or facility settings. You will participate in care planning, use professional judgment for assessments, and provide patient and caregiver training.

Position requires current licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Experience in home health is a plus and compensation reflects a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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.

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.
• Assess and treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to prevent and minimize effects.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments.
• Observe, record and report changes in patient's condition to supervisor/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 or facility.
• Prepare and submit timely reports of evaluations, visits, care plans and progress reports.

Skills

Speech therapy

Home Health

Licensure

CPR certification

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

Humana's CenterWell Home Health is seeking an experienced Speech Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in home or facility settings. You will participate in care planning, use professional judgment for assessments, and provide patient and caregiver training.

Position requires current licensure, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Experience in home health is a plus and compensation reflects a comprehensive benefits package.