Speech Therapist – Home Health
CenterWell Senior Primary Care
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Phenix City • Alabama • United States
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Salary
💰 $85,400 - $117,500 per year
Job Level
About the role
- 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 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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off
- Company and personal holidays
- Volunteer time off
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Short-term and long-term disability
- Life insurance
- Many other opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
speech pathologylanguage pathologydiagnostic teststherapeutic treatmentsalternative communication systemscare coordinationdischarge planningaudio logic screeningpatient evaluationtreatment planning
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillsprofessional conductcounselinginstructiontrainingjudgmentreportingobservationteam collaboration
Certifications
Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language PathologyCertification of Clinical Competence in AudiologyCPR certificationcurrent and unrestricted license