Home Health SLP: Impactful In-Home Therapy

CenterWell Home Health; Lumberton (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes or facilities, develop plans of care, and coordinate care with the health team.

The role requires ASHA CCC, at least six months of experience as an SLP, an unrestricted license, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transport. Home health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology (ASHA).
• Minimum six months experience as a speech therapist / speech-language pathologist.
• Current and unrestricted license to practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• A valid driver’s license, auto insurance and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology services 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 including audiologic screening.
• Observe, record and report changes in patient condition and response to treatment to supervisor/physician.
• Provide instruction and training to patients in use of alternative communication systems when appropriate.
• Counsel and instruct patients, families and healthcare staff; maintain required documentation and reports.
• Prepare and submit written reports of evaluations, visits, summaries, care plans and progress reports; coordinate care and discharge planning.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure information sharing respects patient rights and best interests.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

ASHA CCC (SLP/Audiology)

Job description

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes or facilities, develop plans of care, and coordinate care with the health team.

The role requires ASHA CCC, at least six months of experience as an SLP, an unrestricted license, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transport. Home health experience preferred.