Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist: Impactful Home Care

Humana, Inc.; Coeur d'Alene (ID); 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

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide in-home or facility-based therapy, focusing on rehabilitation and functional improvement to help patients regain independence and quality of life.

The role requires an active SLP license, CPR certification, and reliable transportation to visit patients in their homes or facilities. Clinical duties include evaluation, Plan of Treatment development, and interprofessional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience as a speech therapist/speech language pathologist.
• Current and unrestricted license as SLP.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

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 and report changes in the patient's condition to supervisor/physician.
• Provide instruction in alternative communication systems.
• Counsel patients, families and healthcare staff.
• Maintain and submit documentation as required by policy.
• Prepare and submit reports of evaluations, visits, care plans and progress.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning.

Skills

Communication

Education

Licensed SLP

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to provide in-home or facility-based therapy, focusing on rehabilitation and functional improvement to help patients regain independence and quality of life.

The role requires an active SLP license, CPR certification, and reliable transportation to visit patients in their homes or facilities. Clinical duties include evaluation, Plan of Treatment development, and interprofessional collaboration.