About this opportunity
Centerwell lists this Speech Language Pathologist - PRN opportunity in hamden, Connecticut. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Become a part of our caring community
nAs 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.
nAs a Home Health Speech Therapist , you will:
nnnEvaluate, direct and provide speech/language pathology service to patients in the home or facility
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nnParticipate in the development and periodic review of the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care.
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nnUtilize 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.
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nnAdminister and interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutic treatments including audio logic screening.
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nnObserve, record and report changes in the patient's condition and response to treatment to supervisor and/or the physician.
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nnProvide instruction and training to patients in use of alternative communication systems when appropriate.
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nnProvide counsel and instruction to patients, families and healthcare staff.
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nnMaintain 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.
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nnParticipate in care coordination activities and discharge planning.
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nnMaintain 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.
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nnAttend, participate in and/or conduct internal staff development programs, obtain continuing education as required by Company policy, regulation.
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n nUse your skills to make an impact
nRequired Experience/Skills:
nnnMeet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
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nnMinimum of six months experience as a speech therapist / speech language pathologist
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nnHome Health experience a plus
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nnCurrent and unrestricted license
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nnCurrent CPR certification
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nnGood organizational and communication skills
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nnA valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
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n nPay Range
n• $60.00 - $83.00 pay per visit/unit
nScheduled Weekly Hours
n1
nPay Range
nThe compensation range below reflects a good faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hours per week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may be higher or lower based on geographic location and individual pay will vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge, experience, education, certifications, etc.
n$65,200 - $89,000 per year
nDescription of Benefits
nHumana, Inc. and its affiliated subsidiaries (collectively, “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, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employee assistance program, business travel and accident.
nAbout Us
nAbout 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.
nAbout CenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell is a leading healthcare services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high-quality healthcare that is accessible, comprehensive and, most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, a leading provider of home healthcare and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.
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nEqual Opportunity Employer
nIt 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 Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to 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, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.
nCenterwell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide free language interpreter services. See our full accessibility rights information and language options
Worksite address
hamden, CT, 06517, US
Who can apply
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