Empowering Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist

CenterWell; Pink Hill (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist to deliver in-home therapy, evaluate and direct SLP services, and contribute to the care plan for patients in their homes.

You will perform assessments, document progress, coordinate with care teams, and provide counseling to patients and families. A current ASHA CCC/SLP license and CPR are required; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are essential.

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 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

Therapy assessment

Home health care

Patient education

Education

CCC-SLP certification (ASHA)

Current state license

CPR certification

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a qualified Speech Language Pathologist to deliver in-home therapy, evaluate and direct SLP services, and contribute to the care plan for patients in their homes.

You will perform assessments, document progress, coordinate with care teams, and provide counseling to patients and families. A current ASHA CCC/SLP license and CPR are required; valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are essential.