Speech Language Pathologist, Home Health Position Available In Albany, New York

Job Description:

Become a part of our caring community and help us put healthfirst As a therapist at CenterWell Home Health, you’ll play a vitalrole in helping patients regain strength, mobility andindependence—all from the comfort of their homes. By deliveringpersonalized care that focuses on rehabilitation and functionalimprovement, you’ll empower individuals to overcome physicallimitations, perform everyday activities with confidence and enjoya better quality of life. As a Home Health Speech LanguagePathologist , you will: Evaluate, direct and providespeech/language pathology service to patients in the home orfacility Participate in the development and periodic review of thePlan of Treatment and Plan of Care. Utilize professional skills andjudgment in assessing and treating disorders of speech, voice,language, hearing and swallowing to prevent, identify, evaluate andminimize the effects of such disorders and conditions. Administerand interpret diagnostic tests and applications of therapeutictreatments including audio logic screening. Observe, record andreport changes in the patient’s condition and response to treatmentto supervisor and/or the physician. Provide instruction andtraining to patients in use of alternative communication systemswhen appropriate. Provide counsel and instruction to patients,families and healthcare staff. Maintain and submit documentation asrequired by the Company and/or facility. Prepare and submit timelywritten reports of evaluations, visits, summaries, care plans, carecoordination activities and progress reports as required by Companypolicy. Participate in care coordination activities and dischargeplanning. Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct inrelation to information that is confidential in nature. Shareinformation only when the recipient’s right to access is clearlyestablished and the sharing of such information is clearly in thebest interests of the patient. Attend, participate in and/orconduct internal staff development programs, obtain continuingeducation as required by Company policy, regulation. Meet theeducation and experience requirements for Certification of ClinicalCompetence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology granted byASHA Minimum of six months experience as a speech therapist /speech-language pathologist Home Health experience a plus Currentand unrestricted license Current CPR certification Goodorganizational and communication skills Use your skills to make animpact

Required Experience/Skills:

Meet the education andexperience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence inSpeech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA Minimum ofsix months experience as a speech therapist / speech languagepathologist Home Health experience a plus Current and unrestrictedlicense Current CPR certification Good organizational andcommunication skills A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, andreliable transportation are required. Pay Range • $49.00 – $69.00 -pay per visit/unit • $77,200 – $106,200 per year base pay ScheduledWeekly Hours 1 Pay Range The compensation range below reflects agood faith estimate of starting base pay for full time (40 hoursper week) employment at the time of posting. The pay range may behigher or lower based on geographic location and individual paywill vary based on demonstrated job related skills, knowledge,experience, education, certifications, etc. $77,200 – $106,200 peryear Description of Benefits Humana, Inc. and its affiliatedsubsidiaries (collectively, “Humana”) offers benefits for limitedterm, variable schedule and per diem associates which are designedto support whole-person well-being. Among these benefits, Humanaprovides paid time off, 401(k) retirement savings plan, employeeassistance program, business travel and accident.

About Us AboutCenterWell Home Health:

CenterWell Home Health specializes inpersonalized, comprehensive home care for patients managing achronic condition or recovering from injury, illness, surgery orhospitalization. Our care teams include nurses, physicaltherapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists,home health aides, and medical social workers – all workingtogether to help patients rehabilitate, recover and regain theirindependence so they can live healthier and happier lives. AboutCenterWell, a Humana company: CenterWell creates experiences thatput patients at the center. As the nation’s largest provider ofsenior-focused primary care, one of the largest providers of homehealth services, and fourth largest pharmacy benefit manager,CenterWell is focused on whole-person health by addressing thephysical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. As part ofHumana Inc. (

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HUM), CenterWell offers stability,industry-leading benefits, and opportunities to grow yourself andyour career. We proudly employ more than 30,000 clinicians who arecommitted to putting health first – for our teammates, patients,communities and company. By providing flexible scheduling options,clinical certifications, leadership development programs and careercoaching, we allow employees to invest in their personal andprofessional well-being, all from day one. ? Equal OpportunityEmployer It is the policy of Humana not to discriminate against anyemployee or applicant for employment because of race, color,religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationalorigin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability orprotected veteran status. It is also the policy of Humana to takeaffirmative action, in compliance with Section 503 of theRehabilitation Act and VEVRAA, to employ and to advance inemployment individuals with disability or protected veteran status,and to base all employment decisions only on valid jobrequirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions,including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading,promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, ratesof pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training,including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.