In-Home Speech-Language Pathologist: Restore Independence

CenterWell Home Health; Town of Skaneateles (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to deliver evaluation and treatment in patients' homes or facilities, and to drive Plan of Treatment development with periodic reviews. You will interpret diagnostic tests, train patients in alternative communication methods, and counsel families and staff to improve quality of life.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating care, and maintaining confidentiality while meeting company policies.

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 audiology 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 therapy experience

CPR certification

Driver's license

Education

Current and unrestricted license (Speech-Language Pathologist)

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to deliver evaluation and treatment in patients' homes or facilities, and to drive Plan of Treatment development with periodic reviews. You will interpret diagnostic tests, train patients in alternative communication methods, and counsel families and staff to improve quality of life.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating care, and maintaining confidentiality while meeting company policies.