Empowering Home Health SLP: Rebuild Speech & Independence

humana; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver in-home and facility-based evaluations and treatments, supporting patients in regaining communication and swallowing abilities. You will collaborate on care plans, provide patient and family instruction, and document progress for ongoing coordination with the care team.

The role requires ASHA CCC eligibility, a current license and CPR certification, plus a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to visit patients at

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.
• Assess and treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to prevent, identify and minimize effects.
• 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.
• Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning.

Skills

ASHA CCC

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver in-home and facility-based evaluations and treatments, supporting patients in regaining communication and swallowing abilities. You will collaborate on care plans, provide patient and family instruction, and document progress for ongoing coordination with the care team.

The role requires ASHA CCC eligibility, a current license and CPR certification, plus a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to visit patients at