Home Health SLP: Empower Patients at Home

Humana Inc; Cullman (AL); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 118.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology services to patients at home or in facilities. You will participate in developing the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care, applying professional judgment to treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to improve function and independence.

You will observe and report changes, document visits and progress, train patients in alternative communication when

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.
• 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.

Kenntnisse

Speech-language pathology

CPR certified

Ausbildung

Speech-Language Pathologist license

Jobbeschreibung

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology services to patients at home or in facilities. You will participate in developing the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care, applying professional judgment to treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to improve function and independence.

You will observe and report changes, document visits and progress, train patients in alternative communication when