Home Health SLP: Restore Independence

humana; Bristol (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana CenterWell Home Health seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver in-home therapy and participate in treatment planning. You will evaluate patients, coordinate care with a care team, and provide patient education and support to families.

Requirements include ASHA certification or CCC, 6 months of experience, a valid license, CPR, and reliable transportation. This role emphasizes high-quality home-based care and patient independence.

Qualifications

• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
• 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 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 including audiologic screening.
• Observe, record and report changes in the patient's condition and response to treatment.
• 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; prepare and submit reports as required.
• Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning.

Skills

ASHA CCC certification

Speech-language pathology

CPR certification

Driver's license

Home health experience

Education

ASHA Certification (CCC)

Job description

Humana CenterWell Home Health seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver in-home therapy and participate in treatment planning. You will evaluate patients, coordinate care with a care team, and provide patient education and support to families.

Requirements include ASHA certification or CCC, 6 months of experience, a valid license, CPR, and reliable transportation. This role emphasizes high-quality home-based care and patient independence.