Home Health Speech Therapist — Transform Communication & Care

UnitedHealth Group; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Speech Therapist in Home Health to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. The therapist will develop and implement treatment plans, work with a care team, and monitor progress in patients' homes.

This role requires state licensure, CPR, and reliable transportation, with benefits and opportunities for growth within a national team focused on compassionate, evidence-based care.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current CPR certification will to obtain by date of hire.
• 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

Speech therapy

Patient care

Communication skills

Education

State Speech Therapy License

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Speech Therapist in Home Health to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. The therapist will develop and implement treatment plans, work with a care team, and monitor progress in patients' homes.

This role requires state licensure, CPR, and reliable transportation, with benefits and opportunities for growth within a national team focused on compassionate, evidence-based care.