Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health Per Diem

$76,800 - $105,800/Yr

Centerwell, Limited Partnership - Owensboro, KY

Full-time - Entry Level

Onsite - Owensboro, KY

10,001+ employees

Real Estate

About the position

As a Home Health Speech Language Pathologist at CenterWell Home Health, you will evaluate, direct, and provide speech/language pathology services to patients in their homes or facilities. This role involves developing treatment plans, administering diagnostic tests, and providing training to patients and their families. You will play a crucial role in helping patients manage speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing disorders, ensuring they receive the highest standard of care in a home health setting.

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.
• Utilize professional skills and judgment in assessing and treating disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing and swallowing.
• 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.
• Attend, participate in and/or conduct internal staff development programs, obtain continuing education as required by Company policy.

Requirements

• 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.
• Current and unrestricted license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.

Nice-to-haves

• Home Health experience a plus.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee assistance program
• Business travel and accident insurance