Home Health SLP: Empower Patients at Home

Humana Inc; Kankakee (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Business travel

Accident insurance

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in home or facility settings. You will develop and review plans of treatment, administer diagnostic tests, and educate patients and families on communication strategies.

Travel to patient homes is required, with a focus on rehabilitation and improving daily living skills. Qualifications include ASHA CCC-SLP, active license, CPR, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must hold ASHA CCC-SLP or ASHA-CCC Audiology
• Minimum six months experience as a speech therapist / SLP
• Current and unrestricted license
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation 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
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments
• Observe, record and report changes in patient’s condition and response to treatment
• Provide instruction and training to patients in use of alternative communication systems
• 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, and progress reports
• Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning
• Maintain confidentiality and professional conduct

Skills

ASHA CCC-SLP

Speech-language pathology

CPR certification

Valid driver’s license

Patient education

Education

ASHA Certification (CCC-SLP)

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in home or facility settings. You will develop and review plans of treatment, administer diagnostic tests, and educate patients and families on communication strategies.

Travel to patient homes is required, with a focus on rehabilitation and improving daily living skills. Qualifications include ASHA CCC-SLP, active license, CPR, and a valid driver’s license.