Impactful Speech Therapist — Home Health

Optum; Jamestown (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Caretenders Home Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech and language disorders, swallowing, and cognitive impairments in home health settings. You will develop treatment plans, perform interventions, and monitor progress to improve patient well-being.

Responsibilities include working within scope of practice, coordinating with the health care team, and instructing patients and families in therapy techniques.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current driver’s license and access to a dependable vehicle or reliable transportation.
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws and the plan of care.
• Evaluates patient function and assists physician in therapy plan of care.

Education

Licensed Speech Therapist in resident state

Job description

Caretenders Home Health, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech and language disorders, swallowing, and cognitive impairments in home health settings. You will develop treatment plans, perform interventions, and monitor progress to improve patient well-being.

Responsibilities include working within scope of practice, coordinating with the health care team, and instructing patients and families in therapy techniques.