In-Home Speech-Language Pathologist - Impactful Care

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

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver in-home care, evaluating and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing. You will work under the Clinical Manager to develop plans of treatment and care that aim to restore function and improve quality of life for patients in their homes.

The role requires at least six months of SLP experience, a current license, CPR, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Minimum six months experience as 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.
• Assess and treat 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

Speech-language pathology

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver in-home care, evaluating and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing. You will work under the Clinical Manager to develop plans of treatment and care that aim to restore function and improve quality of life for patients in their homes.

The role requires at least six months of SLP experience, a current license, CPR, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.