Home Health Speech Therapist — Sign-On Bonus

UnitedHealth Group; Forest City (NC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through Carolina Home Care (LHC Group), seeks a Speech Therapist for home health. The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, and patient progress in communication, swallowing, and cognition, across a coordinated care team.

The position emphasizes adherence to state practice laws, CPR certification, and reliable transportation, with competitive benefits and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license or access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy services within scope of practice per plan of care and in coordination with the health care team.
• Evaluate function and assist in development of the therapy plan of care.
• Treat patients to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive abilities.
• Record patient progress and report changes to the supervising nurse or physician.
• Instruct patient, family and caregiver in therapy techniques as applicable.

Skills

Speech therapy license

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through Carolina Home Care (LHC Group), seeks a Speech Therapist for home health. The role focuses on assessment, treatment planning, and patient progress in communication, swallowing, and cognition, across a coordinated care team.

The position emphasizes adherence to state practice laws, CPR certification, and reliable transportation, with competitive benefits and a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified applicants.