In-Home Speech Therapist - Impactful Care & Benefits

Optum; Waldo (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through Mederi Caretenders in home health, seeks a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs, develop care plans, and coordinate with the care team.

The role requires licensure, CPR certification, and reliable transportation; pay ranges from $70,992 to $106,488 annually for full-time work, with comprehensive benefits. Serving Waldo, FL area.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver’s license with access to a dependable vehicle or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing speech therapy.
• Evaluates function and assists in development of the therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to communicate effectively according to patient condition.
• Observes, records, and reports patient responses to treatment to supervising staff.
• Instructs patient, family, and other team members in speech therapy areas.

Skills

Speech therapy

CPR certification

Driver's license

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through Mederi Caretenders in home health, seeks a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs, develop care plans, and coordinate with the care team.

The role requires licensure, CPR certification, and reliable transportation; pay ranges from $70,992 to $106,488 annually for full-time work, with comprehensive benefits. Serving Waldo, FL area.