In-Home Speech Language Pathologist

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

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health in Michigan seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in the home or facility, develop and review Plan of Treatment, and collaborate with the care team to improve communication, swallowing and overall quality of life.

You will document progress, educate patients and families, participate in care coordination and discharge planning, and maintain confidentiality per company policies.

Qualifications

• Meet the education and experience requirements for ASHA CCC.
• Minimum six months experience as a speech therapist / speech language pathologist.
• Current and unrestricted license.

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

ASHA CCC

SLP license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Job description

CenterWell Home Health in Michigan seeks a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in the home or facility, develop and review Plan of Treatment, and collaborate with the care team to improve communication, swallowing and overall quality of life.

You will document progress, educate patients and families, participate in care coordination and discharge planning, and maintain confidentiality per company policies.