Empowering Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist

CenterWell Home Health; City of Geneva (NY); 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 at home or in facilities, focusing on rehabilitation to improve communication and swallowing and help patients regain independence.

You will participate in Plan of Treatment development, coordinate with the clinical team, and maintain thorough documentation. A valid license and CPR are required; driving and reliable transportation are expected for patient visits.

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 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 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 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.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct concerning information that is confidential in nature.

Skills

Speech therapy experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

License to practice SLP

Home Health experience

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients at home or in facilities, focusing on rehabilitation to improve communication and swallowing and help patients regain independence.

You will participate in Plan of Treatment development, coordinate with the clinical team, and maintain thorough documentation. A valid license and CPR are required; driving and reliable transportation are expected for patient visits.