Compassionate In-Home Speech Therapist

Optum; Lebanon (CT); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrinity Home Health, part of LHC Group within the UnitedHealth Group family, is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments in home health settings. You will help develop a care plan and support patient well-being through therapeutic interventions.

Licensed in the state, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license are required. The role offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and a focus on compassionate,

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
• Evaluates the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
• Treats patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient's condition using acceptable standards of practice
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes in the patient's condition
• Instructs the patient, the family and/or caregiver and other members of the health care team in areas of speech therapy in which they can participate

Skills

Speech Therapy License

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Atrinity Home Health, part of LHC Group within the UnitedHealth Group family, is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments in home health settings. You will help develop a care plan and support patient well-being through therapeutic interventions.

Licensed in the state, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license are required. The role offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and a focus on compassionate,