Home Health Speech Therapist: Transform Communication

UnitedHealth Group; New Whiteland (IN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group in Indiana is seeking a licensed Speech Therapist for Home Health to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. You will develop and implement treatment plans and monitor progress.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, coordinating with the health care team, instructing patients and families, and documenting responses. Weekend rotation availability and required CPR certification are included.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

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 in Speech Therapy (state of residence)

Job description

UnitedHealth Group in Indiana is seeking a licensed Speech Therapist for Home Health to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. You will develop and implement treatment plans and monitor progress.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, coordinating with the health care team, instructing patients and families, and documenting responses. Weekend rotation availability and required CPR certification are included.