Location & Practice Overview

This speech-language pathology role is based in the Knoxville, Tennessee area and operates within CenterWell Home Health’s home-based care model. Clinicians travel to patients’ residences or designated facilities to deliver rehabilitation services, supporting recovery and functional improvement outside traditional clinic or hospital walls.

Practice Setting Home health and facility-based visits
Service Model Personalized in-home rehabilitation
Geographic Area Knoxville, TN and surrounding communities
Care Delivery On-site patient homes or facilities

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate patients and deliver speech-language pathology services in the home or designated facility
  • Participate in developing and periodically reviewing the Plan of Treatment and Plan of Care
  • Administer and interpret diagnostic tests, including audiologic screening, and apply therapeutic interventions
  • Observe, document, and report changes in patient condition and response to treatment to the supervisor or physician
  • Instruct patients in alternative communication systems when appropriate and provide counseling to patients, families, and healthcare staff
  • Maintain timely documentation of evaluations, visits, care plans, progress notes, and care coordination activities; support discharge planning

The role centers on direct clinical assessment and treatment while ensuring accurate record-keeping and collaboration across the care team.

Qualifications & Requirements

Candidates must hold the credentials and practical experience needed to practice independently in a home health environment under Tennessee licensing standards.

Certification
Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) or Audiology from ASHA
Experience
Minimum of six months as a speech therapist / speech-language pathologist; home health experience preferred
License
Current and unrestricted state license
CPR
Current CPR certification
Transportation
Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable vehicle required

Compensation & Benefits

Pay is structured on a per-visit basis with an annual base pay range listed for reference. Benefits apply to limited-term, variable-schedule, and per-diem associates.

  • $54.00–$76.00 pay per visit/unit
  • $85,400–$117,500 per year base pay
  • Paid time off
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel and accident coverage

Schedule & Work Environment

Employment Type Part time
Weekly Hours 1 scheduled weekly hour (variable visit-based)
Work Location Patient homes and facilities in the Knoxville area
Travel Reliable personal transportation required for visits

Patient Population & Clinical Setting

Clinicians serve individuals receiving care at home who are managing chronic conditions or recovering after injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. The setting emphasizes functional recovery within the patient’s own environment.

Care Context Home-based rehabilitation after acute events or during chronic management
Patient Needs Communication, swallowing, and related functional challenges
Encounter Type In-home and facility visits
Focus Regaining independence in everyday activities

Clinical Focus & Key Services

The clinical core of this position is the assessment and treatment of disorders affecting speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing, delivered in the home health environment to support functional recovery.

Speech & Language Evaluation and intervention for speech, voice, and language disorders
Swallowing Assessment and management of swallowing disorders
Hearing Screening Audiologic screening as part of diagnostic evaluation
Communication Support Training in alternative communication systems when indicated

Role Highlights

This position stands out for its home-based delivery model and the degree of clinical independence required when treating patients outside a traditional facility.

  • Direct service delivery in the patient’s home or designated facility rather than a fixed clinic
  • Independent clinical judgment in assessing and treating communication and swallowing disorders in the community setting
  • Integration into a multidisciplinary home health team that includes nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and social work
  • Visit-based structure that allows flexibility within a part-time framework

About CenterWell Home Health

CenterWell Home Health is a Humana company focused on personalized home care for patients managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. Care teams include nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, home health aides, and medical social workers. CenterWell is described as one of the largest providers of home health services and operates as part of Humana Inc., employing more than 30,000 clinicians.

Parent Company Humana Inc.
Service Focus Home health rehabilitation and chronic care
Team Composition Nurses, PT, OT, SLP, aides, medical social workers
Scale More than 30,000 clinicians

Frequently Asked Questions

Is home health experience required or preferred?
Home health experience is listed as a plus. The minimum requirement is six months of experience as a speech therapist or speech-language pathologist.
What does the “1 scheduled weekly hour” mean for a part-time role?
The posting lists 1 scheduled weekly hour, indicating a variable, visit-based structure rather than a fixed multi-hour weekly commitment. Actual visit volume determines workload.
Are visits limited to private homes or do they include other locations?
Services are provided in the home or facility, so clinicians may see patients in residential settings as well as designated facilities.
Is a Certificate of Clinical Competence required?
Yes. Candidates must meet the education and experience requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA.
What transportation requirements apply?
A valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required because the role involves traveling to patient locations.
Does the role include care coordination and discharge planning?
Yes. Participation in care coordination activities and discharge planning is part of the expected duties, along with timely documentation of those activities.

Speech Therapist, Home Health in Knoxville, TN

This part-time Speech Therapist position with CenterWell Home Health in Knoxville, Tennessee focuses on delivering speech-language pathology services directly in patients’ homes or facilities. Clinicians evaluate and treat disorders of speech, voice, language, hearing, and swallowing, administer diagnostic tests including audiologic screening, and support functional recovery for individuals managing chronic conditions or recovering from injury, illness, surgery, or hospitalization. The role requires a Certificate of Clinical Competence from ASHA, a current unrestricted license, at least six months of experience as a speech-language pathologist, current CPR certification, and reliable transportation. Compensation is structured at $54.00–$76.00 per visit with a listed base pay range of $85,400–$117,500 annually. Benefits for eligible associates include paid time off, a 401(k) plan, an employee assistance program, and business travel and accident coverage. The position operates within a multidisciplinary home health team and emphasizes documentation, care coordination, and patient and family instruction in the community setting.

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