Compassionate Speech Therapist — Home Health Impact

Optum; Florida; On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

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401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Speech Therapist responsible for the assessment and treatment of speech and language disorders, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. You will develop and implement treatment plans and evaluate progress to improve patient well-being.

Responsibilities include assessing function, coordinating with the care team, educating patients and families, and documenting outcomes. Valid state license required; CPR preferred; weekend rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

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
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Speech Therapist responsible for the assessment and treatment of speech and language disorders, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. You will develop and implement treatment plans and evaluate progress to improve patient well-being.

Responsibilities include assessing function, coordinating with the care team, educating patients and families, and documenting outcomes. Valid state license required; CPR preferred; weekend rotation may be required.