In-Home Speech-Language Pathologist — Rehab & Independence

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

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, treat and support patients in home settings, focusing on communication, swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders.

You will develop Plans of Treatment, coordinate with care teams, document progress and educate patients and families on therapy strategies, with emphasis on improving independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Meet the experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
• 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

ASHA Certification

Good communication

Organizational skills

Driver's license

Education

State licensure as SLP

CPR certification

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate, treat and support patients in home settings, focusing on communication, swallowing and cognitive-communication disorders.

You will develop Plans of Treatment, coordinate with care teams, document progress and educate patients and families on therapy strategies, with emphasis on improving independence and quality of life.