Home Health Speech Therapist: Elevate Communication & Care

Optum; Dunkirk (MD); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Maryland is seeking a Speech Therapist in Home Health to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs and to develop and monitor treatment plans. The role measures progress, collaborates with the health care team, and educates patients and families on therapy techniques.

Requires state-licensed speech therapy, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with 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 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

Education

Licensed Speech Therapist in state of residence

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Maryland is seeking a Speech Therapist in Home Health to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs and to develop and monitor treatment plans. The role measures progress, collaborates with the health care team, and educates patients and families on therapy techniques.

Requires state-licensed speech therapy, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.