Empowering Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist

Humana Inc; Boone (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Business travel & accident coverage

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health, part of Humana Inc., is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in home or facility settings, developing plans of care and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will administer tests, provide therapy, counsel families, document progress, and participate in care coordination and discharge planning while maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards.

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 and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in the home or facility.
• Develop and review the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care.
• Assess and treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and therapies.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to supervisor/physician.
• Provide instruction to patients and families on communication methods.
• Maintain documentation and submit progress reports per policy.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Communication skills

Education

ASHA CCC-SLP certification

Job description

CenterWell Home Health, part of Humana Inc., is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in home or facility settings, developing plans of care and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

You will administer tests, provide therapy, counsel families, document progress, and participate in care coordination and discharge planning while maintaining patient confidentiality and professional standards.