Home Health Speech Therapist - Caring, Growth & Benefits

Optum; Easton (MD); Presencial; USD 71.000 - 87.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

comprehensive benefits package

incentive and recognition programs

equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Descripción de la vacante

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, language, and cognitive disorders in home health settings. You will determine treatment plans, implement interventions, and monitor progress, collaborating with physicians and the care team to support patients in the comfort of their homes.

This full-time role requires state licensure in Speech Therapy, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work with diverse patient populations.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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

Conocimientos

Licensed in Speech Therapy

Driver's license

Descripción del empleo

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, language, and cognitive disorders in home health settings. You will determine treatment plans, implement interventions, and monitor progress, collaborating with physicians and the care team to support patients in the comfort of their homes.

This full-time role requires state licensure in Speech Therapy, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work with diverse patient populations.