In-Home Speech Language Pathologist - Impactful Care

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

Job summary

Humana Inc. in Texas is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, direct and provide services in patients' homes under the Clinical Manager.

You will develop and adjust care plans to improve communication, swallowing, and overall quality of life for patients in the home setting. Responsibilities include assessing speech and language disorders, administering tests, educating patients and families, documenting progress, and coordinating with care teams during discharge

Qualifications

• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
• Minimum six months experience as a speech therapist / speech language pathologist.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in the home or facility.
• Develop and periodically review the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care.
• Assess and treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments.
• Observe and report changes in patient condition to supervisor/physician.
• Provide instruction to patients in alternative communication systems when appropriate.
• Counsel and instruct patients, families and staff.
• Maintain and submit documentation.
• Prepare and submit reports and care plans.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning.

Skills

CPR certification

Valid driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology (ASHA)

Job description

Humana Inc. in Texas is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, direct and provide services in patients' homes under the Clinical Manager.

You will develop and adjust care plans to improve communication, swallowing, and overall quality of life for patients in the home setting. Responsibilities include assessing speech and language disorders, administering tests, educating patients and families, documenting progress, and coordinating with care teams during discharge