Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist: Rehab at Home

Humana Inc; Hot Springs (AR); On-site; USD 77,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Driver safety program

Job summary

Humana Inc. through CenterWell Home Health is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver in-home care, evaluating and treating communication and swallowing disorders, and guiding patients toward greater independence.

You will assess, plan, and implement personalized treatment, document progress, collaborate with the care team, and educate patients and families while upholding privacy and professional standards.

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 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.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Clinical evaluation

Patient care

Home health care

Education

Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) - ASHA

Job description

Humana Inc. through CenterWell Home Health is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver in-home care, evaluating and treating communication and swallowing disorders, and guiding patients toward greater independence.

You will assess, plan, and implement personalized treatment, document progress, collaborate with the care team, and educate patients and families while upholding privacy and professional standards.