Impactful Per Diem Home Health Speech-Language Pathologist

CenterWell; Des Moines (IA); Remote; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Part time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a per diem Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in home or facility settings. You will contribute to care planning, document progress, and coordinate with the care team to improve communication, swallowing and cognitive function.

The role requires an SLP license, CPR, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Prior home health experience is preferred and compensation reflects per visit expectations.

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.
• Observe, record and report changes in the patient’s condition and response to treatment to supervisor and/or the physician.
• 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

Patient care

Documentation

Communication

Education

Licensed SLP

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a per diem Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in home or facility settings. You will contribute to care planning, document progress, and coordinate with the care team to improve communication, swallowing and cognitive function.

The role requires an SLP license, CPR, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Prior home health experience is preferred and compensation reflects per visit expectations.