Empowering Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

CenterWell Home Health; Town of Moravia (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 in their homes or facilities. You will participate in plans of treatment, assess language and swallowing disorders, and provide training for alternative communication systems.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating care, and reporting patient changes to supervisors. A current license, CPR certification, and valid driver's license are required; home health experience is

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.
• Assess and treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to prevent, identify, evaluate and minimize the effects of such disorders.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments including audiology 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.
• Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

CPR certification

Driver's license

Speech therapy

Education

Professional license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes or facilities. You will participate in plans of treatment, assess language and swallowing disorders, and provide training for alternative communication systems.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating care, and reporting patient changes to supervisors. A current license, CPR certification, and valid driver's license are required; home health experience is