Home Health Speech Language Pathologist-PRN

CenterWell Home Health; Big Spring (TX); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health in Texas is hiring a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes, develop care plans, and participate in plan of care reviews. You will apply your clinical skills to improve speech, language, swallowing, and communication in a patient-centered home health setting.

Requirements include ASHA CCC, at least six months of experience, an unrestricted license, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• ASHA CCC required.
• Minimum six months experience as a speech language pathologist.
• Current and unrestricted licensure as Speech Language Pathologist.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology services 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 to improve function.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and therapies including audiovisual screening.

Skills

ASHA CCC

Job description

Become a part of our caring community
As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, reporting to the Clinical Manager, you'll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence - all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you'll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist, you will:

• 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 audio logic 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. Share information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is clearly in the best interests of the patient.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Home Health experience

Pay Per Visit/Unit Rate
$54.00 - $76.00

Additional Information

TB Statement:

This role is considered patient facing and is part