In-Home Speech-Language Pathologist – Impact & Independence

Humana Inc; DeLand (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Humana Inc. through CenterWell Home Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver in-home care, evaluate and treat patients, and support care planning. You will train patients and families, coordinate with physicians, and maintain documentation according to policy.

Responsibilities include developing plans of treatment, conducting assessments, and providing patient education for communication, swallowing, and related disorders in home or facility settings.

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.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Humana Inc. through CenterWell Home Health seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver in-home care, evaluate and treat patients, and support care planning. You will train patients and families, coordinate with physicians, and maintain documentation according to policy.

Responsibilities include developing plans of treatment, conducting assessments, and providing patient education for communication, swallowing, and related disorders in home or facility settings.