Compassionate Speech Therapist - Home Health

UnitedHealth Group; Lindale (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Tyler, TX is seeking a Full-Time Speech Therapist to join our Home Health team, covering the Lindale area. You will assess and treat speech, language, swallowing and cognitive impairments, developing and adjusting treatment plans to improve patient well-being.

You will work within a care team, document progress, and educate patients and families. The role requires licensure in Speech Therapy and current CPR certification, plus reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence
• Current CPR certification
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing the practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with other health care team members
• Evaluates function using diagnostic and prognostic tests and assists in developing the therapy plan of care
• Treats patients to improve communication by expressing thoughts according to the patient’s condition
• Observes, records and reports patient responses and changes to treatment to the supervising nurse/physician
• Instructs patients, families, caregivers and health care team in areas of speech therapy they can participate in

Skills

Speech-language pathology

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Tyler, TX is seeking a Full-Time Speech Therapist to join our Home Health team, covering the Lindale area. You will assess and treat speech, language, swallowing and cognitive impairments, developing and adjusting treatment plans to improve patient well-being.

You will work within a care team, document progress, and educate patients and families. The role requires licensure in Speech Therapy and current CPR certification, plus reliable transportation.