Impactful Home Health Speech Therapist (SLP)

Optum; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Incentive programs

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Speech Therapist in Home Health to assess and treat speech and language disorders, provide cognitive and swallowing training, and help develop treatment plans. You will work with patients, families, and the health care team to improve communication and overall well-being.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, implementing plan of care, and documenting progress. Required qualifications include state licensure, CPR certification, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Therapist in your state of residence.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Valid driver's license and access to dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws and in coordination with the health care team.
• Evaluates patient function and assists in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive skills.
• Observes, documents, and reports patient progress to the supervising clinician.
• Educates patients and families on speech therapy techniques and home practice.

Skills

Licensed Speech Therapist

CPR certification

Driver's license and reliable transit

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Speech Therapist in Home Health to assess and treat speech and language disorders, provide cognitive and swallowing training, and help develop treatment plans. You will work with patients, families, and the health care team to improve communication and overall well-being.

Responsibilities include evaluating function, implementing plan of care, and documenting progress. Required qualifications include state licensure, CPR certification, and reliable transportation.