Home Health Speech Therapist — Caring Impact & Growth

UnitedHealth Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's LHC Group is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech and language disorders, swallowing and cognitive impairments at the patient’s home. You will develop treatment plans and deliver interventions to improve patient well-being while evaluating progress and adjusting care as needed.

You will work with a care team, manage functional assessments, and educate patients and caregivers on therapy techniques, ensuring care respects diversity and patient needs across

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Therapist in the state of residence.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice for speech therapy as defined by state laws and care plan.
• Evaluates function and assists in development of the therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to improve communication; observes and documents responses to treatment.
• Instructs patient, family and caregivers in speech therapy areas.
• Collaborates with supervising nurse/physician and health care team.

Education

Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence

Driver's license / access to dependable vehicle or public transportation

CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's LHC Group is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech and language disorders, swallowing and cognitive impairments at the patient’s home. You will develop treatment plans and deliver interventions to improve patient well-being while evaluating progress and adjusting care as needed.

You will work with a care team, manage functional assessments, and educate patients and caregivers on therapy techniques, ensuring care respects diversity and patient needs across