PRN Speech Therapist (SLP) - Home Health Impact

Optum; Fulton (MS); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum/Keller Home Care, part of the LHC Group family, seeks a PRN Speech Therapist for Home Health. You will assess patients, design plans to treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive issues, and support care teams to improve communication and quality of life.

The role requires Alabama licensure, CPR, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Salary ranges from $71,200 to $127,200 annually, with comprehensive benefits and recognition programs.

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 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 License (AL)

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Optum/Keller Home Care, part of the LHC Group family, seeks a PRN Speech Therapist for Home Health. You will assess patients, design plans to treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive issues, and support care teams to improve communication and quality of life.

The role requires Alabama licensure, CPR, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation. Salary ranges from $71,200 to $127,200 annually, with comprehensive benefits and recognition programs.