Per Diem Speech Therapist – Senior Living

Optum; Rock Hill (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase and 401k

Job summary

LHC Group is seeking a Senior Living Speech Therapist (Per Diem) in Rock Hill, South Carolina. You will assess and treat speech, language, swallowing and cognitive impairments, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the care team.

Licensed Speech Therapist in the state of residence is required; weekend availability is preferred. Hourly pay ranges from $37.90 to $56.90, with a comprehensive benefits package offered as part of the Optum family.

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 preferred 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 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

Skills

Licensed Speech Therapy

Driver's license

Job description

LHC Group is seeking a Senior Living Speech Therapist (Per Diem) in Rock Hill, South Carolina. You will assess and treat speech, language, swallowing and cognitive impairments, and develop treatment plans in collaboration with the care team.

Licensed Speech Therapist in the state of residence is required; weekend availability is preferred. Hourly pay ranges from $37.90 to $56.90, with a comprehensive benefits package offered as part of the Optum family.