Home Health Speech Therapist — Caring Impact & Growth

Optum; Milton (WA); In loco; USD 59.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

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Comprehensive benefits

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Descrizione del lavoro

Puyallup Assured Home Health, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, is hiring a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, swallowing, and cognitive communication disorders in patients. The role involves developing and evaluating treatment plans, coordinating with the care team, and delivering patient-centered care in home health settings.

Responsibilities include conducting functional assessments, applying care plans, educating patients and families, and ensuring progress is

Competenze

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of Washington.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• CPR certification preferred or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Weekend rotation availability could be required.

Mansioni

• Provides services within the scope of practice defined by state laws and the plan of care.
• Evaluates patient function and assists in developing therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to communicate effectively and documents responses to treatment.
• Instructs patient, family, and caregivers in speech therapy areas.
• Functionally assess patients in diverse home situations and report changes.

Conoscenze

Speech Therapy

Descrizione del lavoro

Puyallup Assured Home Health, part of the LHC Group within the Optum family, is hiring a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, swallowing, and cognitive communication disorders in patients. The role involves developing and evaluating treatment plans, coordinating with the care team, and delivering patient-centered care in home health settings.

Responsibilities include conducting functional assessments, applying care plans, educating patients and families, and ensuring progress is