In-Home Speech Therapist — Caring, Impactful Care

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

Job summary

Caretenders Home Health, part of LHC Group and the Optum family, seeks a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech and language disorders at patients\' homes. You will develop treatment plans, deliver interventions, and monitor progress in collaboration with a care team.

Licensed in Speech Therapy, valid driver\'s license, and ability to travel to patient homes are required. The role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits; weekend rotation may be available.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current driver's license and access to dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• CPR certification is preferred or can be obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Weekend rotation availability may be required/readiness for weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice defined by state laws and plan of care.
• Evaluates functional level and assists physician in therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to improve communication and swallowing.
• Observes, records, and reports patient responses to treatment and changes in condition.
• Instructs patient, family, and caregiver in speech therapy areas to participate.
• Function in home settings regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or finances.

Skills

Licensed in Speech Therapy

Driver's license

Job description

Caretenders Home Health, part of LHC Group and the Optum family, seeks a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech and language disorders at patients\' homes. You will develop treatment plans, deliver interventions, and monitor progress in collaboration with a care team.

Licensed in Speech Therapy, valid driver\'s license, and ability to travel to patient homes are required. The role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits; weekend rotation may be available.