Impactful Speech Therapist - Home Health Care

Optum; Bozrah (CT); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Atrinity Home Health, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Speech Therapist for Home Health. The role involves evaluating speech, swallowing, and cognitive impairments, developing treatment plans, and delivering interventions to improve patient well-being.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, coordinating with the health care team, and educating patients and families. A valid license and CPR are required, with a dependable vehicle or access to transport.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Therapist in the state of residence.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license with access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws and the plan of care.
• Evaluates functional level and assists in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to communicate effectively based on patient condition.
• Observes and reports patient responses and changes in condition to supervisor.
• Instructs patient, family, or caregiver in speech therapy areas.

Skills

Licensed Speech Therapist

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

Atrinity Home Health, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Speech Therapist for Home Health. The role involves evaluating speech, swallowing, and cognitive impairments, developing treatment plans, and delivering interventions to improve patient well-being.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, coordinating with the health care team, and educating patients and families. A valid license and CPR are required, with a dependable vehicle or access to transport.