Per Diem Speech Therapist — Flexible Hours & Impactful Care

Optum; Lake Mohegan (NY); On-site; USD 61,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Optum's WILLCARE unit is seeking a Speech Therapist for a per diem role in New York. The position focuses on assessment and treatment of speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments, with a requirement of at least 30 hours per month.

You will work within the care team to develop and implement treatment plans, educate patients and families, and monitor progress. Licensure in the state, reliable transportation, CPR is preferred or can be obtained within 90 days, and weekend availability

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

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 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.

Skills

Speech therapy

Communication

Job description

Optum's WILLCARE unit is seeking a Speech Therapist for a per diem role in New York. The position focuses on assessment and treatment of speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments, with a requirement of at least 30 hours per month.

You will work within the care team to develop and implement treatment plans, educate patients and families, and monitor progress. Licensure in the state, reliable transportation, CPR is preferred or can be obtained within 90 days, and weekend availability