Home Health Speech Therapist - Flexible PRN Role

Optum; Wheatley (AR); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

Optum is hiring a PRN Speech Therapist (SLP) to provide in-home speech-language pathology services in Arkansas. The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with the health care team to support patients in home settings.

Responsibilities include performing functional assessments, developing therapy plans, delivering interventions for communication, swallowing, and cognition, and educating patients and families on therapy activities.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of Arkansas
• 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
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
• Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $32.25- $$48.35 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Job description

Optum is hiring a PRN Speech Therapist (SLP) to provide in-home speech-language pathology services in Arkansas. The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, and collaboration with the health care team to support patients in home settings.

Responsibilities include performing functional assessments, developing therapy plans, delivering interventions for communication, swallowing, and cognition, and educating patients and families on therapy activities.