PRN Speech Therapist – Elevate Home Health Communication

UnitedHealth Group; Breese (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase plan

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Speech Therapist for Home Health in Illinois to assess and treat speech and language disorders, including swallowing and cognitive impairments, with care plans and progress evaluation.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the health care team, documenting patient progress, and educating patients and families on therapy techniques. A valid state license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current CPR certification.
• 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

Skills

Speech Therapy

CPR Certification

Licensed Speech Therapist

Education

State Licensure in Speech Therapy

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Speech Therapist for Home Health in Illinois to assess and treat speech and language disorders, including swallowing and cognitive impairments, with care plans and progress evaluation.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the health care team, documenting patient progress, and educating patients and families on therapy techniques. A valid state license and CPR certification are required.