Impactful PRN Speech Therapist - Home Health

Optum; Sylvania (AL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Part time

Job summary

Optum is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist for Alabama HomeCare of Fort Payne, part of a nationwide network. The role involves assessing and treating speech, language,swallowing, and cognitive impairments, and developing a care plan in coordination with the health care team.

The position requires Alabama licensure, CPR, and a valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation. Pay ranges from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time equivalent and market factors.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of Alabama.
• 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 Speech Therapist (AL)

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Optum is seeking a PRN Speech Therapist for Alabama HomeCare of Fort Payne, part of a nationwide network. The role involves assessing and treating speech, language,swallowing, and cognitive impairments, and developing a care plan in coordination with the health care team.

The position requires Alabama licensure, CPR, and a valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation. Pay ranges from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time equivalent and market factors.