Empowering Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

Humana Inc; Portland (ME); 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 in home or facility settings, develop and review treatment plans, and coordinate care with the broader clinical team. You will apply expertise in speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires ASHA CCC-SLP/CCC-Aud qualifications, at least six months of experience, a current license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable

Qualifications

• Must meet ASHA CCC-SLP/CCC-Aud qualifications.
• Minimum six months experience as speech language pathologist.
• Current and unrestricted license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

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 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. 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

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Excellent communication skills

Clinical decision making

Education

ASHA CCC-SLP/CCC-Aud

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in home or facility settings, develop and review treatment plans, and coordinate care with the broader clinical team. You will apply expertise in speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to improve patient outcomes.

The role requires ASHA CCC-SLP/CCC-Aud qualifications, at least six months of experience, a current license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable