Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health role at Humana
. Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. As a therapist at Center Well 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.

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist responsibilities include the following.

• 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 regarding confidentiality of information

• Attend, participate in and/or conduct internal staff development programs and obtain continuing education as required by Company policy

• 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 is 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: $49.00 - $69.00 per visit/unit; $77,200 - $106,200 per year base pay

Scheduled Weekly Hours
: 40

Humana offers competitive benefits that support whole-person well-being, including medical, dental and vision benefits, 401(k) retirement savings plan, paid time off, holidays, volunteer time off, parental and caregiver leave, disability coverage, life insurance, and other opportunities.

About Center Well Home Health:
Center Well Home Health specializes in personalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing chronic conditions 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 independence.

About Center Well, a Humana company:
Center Well is focused on whole-person health and employs thousands of clinicians committed to putting health first for teammates, patients and communities.

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 applicable laws to employ and advance individuals with disability or protected veteran status, based on valid job requirements.

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