Impactful Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist

Humana Inc; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 59,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health, part of Humana Inc., is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver in-home evaluations and therapy, help patients regain function, and participate in care planning. You’ll assess, treat, and document progress, coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires a valid license, CPR, driver’s license with reliable transportation, and at least six months of SLP experience. Pay per visit, driving and TB safety policies apply.

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
• 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 audiologic 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

Job description

CenterWell Home Health, part of Humana Inc., is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver in-home evaluations and therapy, help patients regain function, and participate in care planning. You’ll assess, treat, and document progress, coordinating with a multi-disciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires a valid license, CPR, driver’s license with reliable transportation, and at least six months of SLP experience. Pay per visit, driving and TB safety policies apply.