Speech Therapist, Home Health
About the role
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.
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 to prevent, identify, evaluate and minimize the effects of such disorders and conditions
- Administer and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments including audiologic 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
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
- 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
$70.00 – $97.00 per visit/unit; $102,500 – $141,000 per year base pay (full-time, 40 hours/week). The compensation range reflects a good-faith estimate of starting base pay at the time of posting; actual pay may vary based on geographic location, demonstrated job-related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, and other factors.
Schedule
Full-time, 40 scheduled weekly hours.
Benefits
Humana offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k) retirement savings plan; paid time off, company and personal holidays, paid parental and caregiver leave; short-term and long-term disability; life insurance; and many other programs designed to encourage personal wellness and smart healthcare decisions for you and your family.
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. 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.
CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated, differentiated experiences that put patients at the center of everything we do. 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—addressing the physical, emotional, and social wellness of patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more at CenterWell.com.