Per Diem Home Health Speech Therapist

CenterWell; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 105,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

employee assistance program

business travel and accident

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist to deliver in-home care, evaluate patients, and coordinate plans of treatment. You will work with a clinical manager to support rehabilitation, communication, and swallowing therapies in patients’ homes or facilities.

Responsibilities include creating care plans, documenting progress, and training patients and families. A valid license, CPR, and reliable transportation are required, with per-visit compensation in a range of

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.
• 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 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.

Skills

Speech-language pathology experience

Education

ASHA CCC Certification

Job description

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a per diem Speech Language Pathologist to deliver in-home care, evaluate patients, and coordinate plans of treatment. You will work with a clinical manager to support rehabilitation, communication, and swallowing therapies in patients’ homes or facilities.

Responsibilities include creating care plans, documenting progress, and training patients and families. A valid license, CPR, and reliable transportation are required, with per-visit compensation in a range of