PRN Speech Therapist - Home Health, Flexible Schedule

Optum; Thurmont (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Speech Therapist for a flexible PRN schedule in Washington County, Maryland. The role focuses on assessment and treatment of speech, swallowing, and cognitive communication disorders, with care coordinated within the health team.

Responsibilities include interpreting assessments, implementing plans of care, and educating patients and families. Prior state license and reliable transportation are required; weekend rotation may be available.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current driver’s license and 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 function and assists in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive function.
• Records patient responses and reports changes to supervising staff.
• Educates patient, family, and caregivers in speech therapy areas.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

Licensed in Speech Therapy

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Speech Therapist for a flexible PRN schedule in Washington County, Maryland. The role focuses on assessment and treatment of speech, swallowing, and cognitive communication disorders, with care coordinated within the health team.

Responsibilities include interpreting assessments, implementing plans of care, and educating patients and families. Prior state license and reliable transportation are required; weekend rotation may be available.