Per Diem Speech Therapist — 30+ hrs/mo Home Health

Optum; Walker Valley (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum’s WILLCARE unit is seeking a Speech Therapist for per diem coverage in New York. The role focuses on evaluating speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments, and developing treatment plans to improve patient well‑being.

You will work within a care team to implement therapy plans and monitor progress. Requirements include licensure in Speech Therapy in the state, and a valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Evaluates the patient’s level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
• Treats patients to communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to the patient’s condition using acceptable standards of practice
• Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient’s response to treatment and changes in the patient’s condition
• Instructs the patient, the family and/or caregiver and other members of the health care team in areas of speech therapy in which they can participate
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Job description

Optum’s WILLCARE unit is seeking a Speech Therapist for per diem coverage in New York. The role focuses on evaluating speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments, and developing treatment plans to improve patient well‑being.

You will work within a care team to implement therapy plans and monitor progress. Requirements include licensure in Speech Therapy in the state, and a valid driver’s license with access to reliable transportation.