In-Home Speech-Language Pathologist: Restore Communication

CenterWell Home Health; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in home or facility settings, reporting to the Clinical Manager. You will deliver SLP services focused on rehabilitation and functional communication to help patients regain independence.

Responsibilities include developing plans of treatment, administering tests, training in alternative communication, coordinating care, and maintaining documentation while ensuring confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Must hold ASHA Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• Minimum six months experience as a speech-language pathologist.
• Current, unrestricted professional license in Speech-Language Pathology.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, direct and provide speech-language pathology services 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 improve function.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and therapeutic interventions.
• Observe, record and report changes in patient condition to supervisor/physician.
• Provide instruction in alternative communication systems when appropriate.
• Counsel patients, families and healthcare staff.
• Prepare and submit written reports of evaluations, visits, care plans and progress.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Reliable transportation

Education

ASHA CCC Certification

State licensure in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in home or facility settings, reporting to the Clinical Manager. You will deliver SLP services focused on rehabilitation and functional communication to help patients regain independence.

Responsibilities include developing plans of treatment, administering tests, training in alternative communication, coordinating care, and maintaining documentation while ensuring confidentiality.