Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health

Home Health Speech Language Pathologist

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first. 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.

Job Description

• 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 the 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 and 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 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.

Benefits

• Pay range: $49.00 - $69.00 per visit/unit; $77,200 - $106,200 per year base pay.
• Humana offers benefits for limited term, variable schedule, and per diem associates which are designed to support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humana provides paid time off, a 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel, and accident coverage.

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 creates experiences that put patients at the center. As the nation's largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of home health services, and the fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager, CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing the physical, emotional, and social wellness of our patients. As part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), CenterWell offers stability, industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself and your career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who are committed to putting health first—for our teammates, patients, communities, and company. By providing flexible scheduling options, clinical certifications, leadership development programs, and career coaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal and professional well-being from day one.

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 to employ and 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 at all levels of employment.