In-Home Speech Language Pathologist - Empower Lives

Humana Inc; Mineral Wells (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings

Employee assistance program

Business travel and accident coverage

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in the home or facility, reporting to the Clinical Manager.

You will lead the Plan of Treatment, perform diagnostic and therapy activities, coach families, and document thoroughly, while participating in care coordination and discharge planning. A valid license, CPR, six months of experience, and reliable transportation are required.

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 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. 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.

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in the home or facility, reporting to the Clinical Manager.

You will lead the Plan of Treatment, perform diagnostic and therapy activities, coach families, and document thoroughly, while participating in care coordination and discharge planning. A valid license, CPR, six months of experience, and reliable transportation are required.