Impactful At-Home Speech Language Pathologist

CenterWell Home Health; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TB screening program

Driver safety program

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in home or facility settings, contributing to Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care development. The role includes administering diagnostic tests, training patients in alternative communication methods, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

You will maintain documentation, participate in discharge planning, and ensure confidentiality of patient information while delivering compassionate,

Qualifications

• 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.
• Assess and treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing to prevent, identify, evaluate and minimize effects.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments including audiologic screening.
• Observe, record and report changes in the patient's condition to supervisor and/or 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 including evaluations, visits, care plans, and progress reports as required by policy.
• Participate in care coordination activities and discharge planning.

Skills

Speech therapy experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in home or facility settings, contributing to Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care development. The role includes administering diagnostic tests, training patients in alternative communication methods, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team.

You will maintain documentation, participate in discharge planning, and ensure confidentiality of patient information while delivering compassionate,