Speech Therapist, Home Health

CenterWell; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

CenterWell Home Health is seeking a speech-language pathologist to deliver in-home therapy focused on rehabilitation and functional improvement. You will evaluate, treat, and coordinate care for patients in their homes, and work with families and staff to promote independence.

The role requires ASHA CCC or eligibility, current license, CPR, and at least six months of home health experience. A valid driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Meet the experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology (ASHA).
• Minimum of six months experience as a speech therapist or speech-language pathologist.
• Current and unrestricted license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, direct and provide speech-language pathology services to patients in the home or facility.
• Participate in 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 minimize impact.
• Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and apply therapies.
• Record and report changes in patient condition to supervisor/physician.
• Provide instruction to patients in use of alternative communication systems when appropriate.
• Counsel patients, families and health care staff.
• Prepare timely written reports of evaluations, visits, care plans and progress.
• Participate in care coordination and discharge planning.

Skills

ASHA CCC eligibility

Six months home health exp

License

CPR certification

Organizational skills

Driver’s license

Good communication

Education

ASHA CCC (Clinical Competence)

Job description

Become a part of our caring community

As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, you’ll play a vital role in helping patients regain strength, mobility and independence—all from the comfort of their homes. By delivering personalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functional improvement, you’ll empower individuals to overcome physical limitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoy a better quality of life.

As a Home HealthSpeech Therapist , you will:

• 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.

Use your skills to make an impact

Required Experience/Skills:

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

• 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.

Pay Range
$54.00 - $76.00 pay per visit/unit
$85,400 - $117,500 per year base pay

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Pay Range

The compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.

$85,400 - $117,500 per year

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being. Associate benefits are designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family while also knowing your life extends outside of work. Among our benefits, Humana provides medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, time off (including paid time off, company and personal holidays, volunteer time off, paid parental and caregiver leave), short-term and long-term disability, life insurance and many other opportunities.

About Us

About CenterWell Home Health: CenterWell Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing a chronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery or hospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers – all working together to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain their independence so they can live healthier and happier lives.

About CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer atCenterWell.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to take affirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance in employment individuals with disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.