Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist: Impactful Care

CenterWell Home Health; Indiana; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to help patients regain strength and independence in their homes, reporting to the Clinical Manager. You will evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders, supporting rehabilitation and functional improvement.

The role requires ASHA CCC-SLP, a current license, CPR, at least six months of experience, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must hold Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) from ASHA or equivalent.
• Minimum six months of speech-language pathology experience.
• Current and unrestricted license and CPR certification.

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.
• 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.
• 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 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.
• Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct concerning information that is confidential in nature.

Skills

ASHA CCC-SLP

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to help patients regain strength and independence in their homes, reporting to the Clinical Manager. You will evaluate and treat communication and swallowing disorders, supporting rehabilitation and functional improvement.

The role requires ASHA CCC-SLP, a current license, CPR, at least six months of experience, and a valid driver's license.