Impactful Speech Therapist - Home Health As Needed

UnitedHealth Group; Joelton (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's Lifeline Home Health Care is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in home health patients. You will work with the care team to design and implement a personalized treatment plan and document progress in patient records.

The role requires a state Speech Therapy license, current CPR certification, and reliable transportation to serve patients in their homes.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• CPR certification must be current.
• Valid driver's license with transportation access.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice per state laws and plan of care.
• Evaluates function and assists in developing therapy plans.
• Treats patients to improve communication and swallowing, and trains family/caregivers.
• Observes, records, and reports patient responses and condition changes to the care team.

Education

Speech Therapy License

CPR Certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group's Lifeline Home Health Care is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, swallowing, and cognitive disorders in home health patients. You will work with the care team to design and implement a personalized treatment plan and document progress in patient records.

The role requires a state Speech Therapy license, current CPR certification, and reliable transportation to serve patients in their homes.