Speech Language Pathologist PRN

About This Role

Serving patients in their homes or facilities, the Speech Language Pathologist provides vital care to help individuals regain strength, mobility, and independence. This role involves delivering personalized rehabilitation focused on functional improvement, empowering patients to overcome physical limitations and enhance their quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, direct, and provide speech/language pathology services to patients in the home or facility
• Participate in the development and periodic review of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care
• Use 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 the 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 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 concerning 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

Requirements

• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
• Minimum six months experience as a speech therapist / speech language pathologist
• Current and unrestricted license
• Current CPR certification
• A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required

Benefits

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

Important Details

• Schedule: 1 hour per week

Other Conditions

• TB Screening: This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB