Home Health Speech Therapist: Empowering Communication

UnitedHealth Group; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive & recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, part of the Optum family, seeks a Speech Therapist in Home Health to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing and cognitive impairments, and to develop care plans for patients at home in Florida.

The role involves evaluating function, implementing therapy plans, coordinating with the health care team, and documenting progress to support patient well-being and independence.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech-Language Pathology in the state of residence.
• Current driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice for speech therapy as defined by state laws and according to the plan of care.
• Evaluates patient function and assists in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive function.
• Instructs patient, family or caregiver and other health-care team members in speech therapy techniques and exercises.

Skills

Speech therapy

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, part of the Optum family, seeks a Speech Therapist in Home Health to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing and cognitive impairments, and to develop care plans for patients at home in Florida.

The role involves evaluating function, implementing therapy plans, coordinating with the health care team, and documenting progress to support patient well-being and independence.