Empowering Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

CenterWell Home Health; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 141,000; 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, and to participate in care planning and documentation. You will perform diagnostic assessments, interpret results, and educate patients and caregivers on communication strategies to improve daily functioning.

You will document progress, collaborate with physicians, and ensure patient confidentiality while adhering to company policies.

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-language pathology

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in home or facility settings, and to participate in care planning and documentation. You will perform diagnostic assessments, interpret results, and educate patients and caregivers on communication strategies to improve daily functioning.

You will document progress, collaborate with physicians, and ensure patient confidentiality while adhering to company policies.