In-Home Speech-Language Pathologist

CenterWell Home Health; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 85,400 - 117,500; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Speech Therapist to help patients regain communication abilities and independence at home or in a facility. You’ll deliver speech-language pathology services, participate in treatment planning, and coordinate care with the health team.

Ideal candidates have at least six months of speech-language pathology experience, a current unrestricted license, CPR certification, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience as a speech therapist / speech language pathologist.
• Home Health experience a plus.
• Current and unrestricted license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• 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.
• Utilize 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 timely 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 in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Share information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is clearly in the best interests of the patient.
• Attend, participate in and/or conduct internal staff development programs, obtain continuing education as required by Company policy, regulation.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Home Health experience

License

CPR

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Driver's license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health seeks a Speech Therapist to help patients regain communication abilities and independence at home or in a facility. You’ll deliver speech-language pathology services, participate in treatment planning, and coordinate care with the health team.

Ideal candidates have at least six months of speech-language pathology experience, a current unrestricted license, CPR certification, and reliable transportation.