Impactful Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pay per visit

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver in-home evaluations and therapy, develop care plans, and coordinate with the patient’s care team. You will assess speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders and provide training on communication methods.

Requirements include ASHA CCC-SLP or CCC-A, minimum six months of experience, a valid license and CPR, and reliable transportation. The role includes patient-facing duties and adherence to Humana programs.

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

Skills

Speech-language pathology

ASHA CCC-SLP or CCC-A

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver in-home evaluations and therapy, develop care plans, and coordinate with the patient’s care team. You will assess speech, language, voice, and swallowing disorders and provide training on communication methods.

Requirements include ASHA CCC-SLP or CCC-A, minimum six months of experience, a valid license and CPR, and reliable transportation. The role includes patient-facing duties and adherence to Humana programs.