Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health Full Time
Company: Humana
Location: Columbus
Posted on: November 20, 2023
Job Description:
DescriptionResponsibilitiesAs a -Home Health -Speech Language
Pathologist, you will:
- 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. -Required Experience/Skills:
- 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.
Scheduled Weekly Hours40
Keywords: Humana, Columbus , Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health Full Time, Healthcare , Columbus, Georgia
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