Speech Therapist, Home Health

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) retirement savings plan

Employee assistance program

Business travel and accident coverage

Job summary

A home health care provider in Tennessee is seeking a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist to evaluate and treat patients in their homes. Responsibilities include providing speech therapy, maintaining documentation, and participating in care coordination. Ideal candidates will have a Certification of Clinical Competence and at least six months of relevant experience. The pay range is between $54.00 and $76.00 per visit, with an annual salary of $85,400 to $117,500.

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months experience as a speech therapist.
• Home Health experience is a plus.
• Current CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide speech/language services to patients.
• Administer diagnostic tests and therapeutic treatments.
• Maintain and submit required documentation.

Skills

Speech Language Pathology

Audiology

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology

Current and unrestricted license

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 Health Speech Language Pathologist, 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 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 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, obtaining continuing education as required by Company policy, regulation.

Required Experience & Skills

• Meet the education and 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.

Pay Range

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

Scheduled Weekly Hours

1 (per week) — (note: details may vary; contact for clarification)

Description of Benefits

Humana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries offer benefits for limited-term, variable-schedule, and per diem associates, including paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel and accident coverage.

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. Humana also embraces affirmative action in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, aiming to employ and advance individuals with disability or protected veteran status based on valid job requirements.