Home Health Speech Therapist - Make a Real Impact

UnitedHealth Group; Wakarusa (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Indiana is seeking a Speech Therapist in Home Health to assess patient needs related to speech and language disorders, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. You will develop treatment plans and perform interventions to improve patient well‑being and progress.

The role involves coordinating with the health care team, following the plan of care, and educating patients and families. Travel to patient homes is expected as part of delivering dedicated care.

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

Skills

Licensed in Speech Therapy

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Indiana is seeking a Speech Therapist in Home Health to assess patient needs related to speech and language disorders, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. You will develop treatment plans and perform interventions to improve patient well‑being and progress.

The role involves coordinating with the health care team, following the plan of care, and educating patients and families. Travel to patient homes is expected as part of delivering dedicated care.