PRN Speech Therapist - Home Health & Community Impact

Optum; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Alabama HomeCare of Fort Payne, a part of the LHC Group and Optum family, is hiring a PRN Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments in home health patients.

The role involves evaluating needs, planning care, delivering interventions, and educating patients and families. Valid Alabama Speech Therapy license, CPR certification, and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of Alabama.
• 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 state laws and the plan of care.
• Evaluates patient's function and assists in therapy plan development.
• Treats patients to improve communication.
• Observes and reports patient responses to treatment to the supervising clinician.
• Instructs patient and caregivers in speech therapy activities.

Skills

Licensed Speech Therapist in Alabama

CPR Certification

Driver's license

Job description

Alabama HomeCare of Fort Payne, a part of the LHC Group and Optum family, is hiring a PRN Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments in home health patients.

The role involves evaluating needs, planning care, delivering interventions, and educating patients and families. Valid Alabama Speech Therapy license, CPR certification, and reliable transportation are required.