Senior Living Speech Therapist Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 71,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group's LHC Group is seeking a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech and language disorders, swallowing and cognitive impairments at the patient’s home. You will develop treatment plans and deliver interventions to improve patient well-being while evaluating progress and adjusting care as needed.

You will work with a care team, manage functional assessments, and educate patients and caregivers on therapy techniques, ensuring care respects diversity and patient needs across

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Therapist in the state of residence.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
• CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire).
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice for speech therapy as defined by state laws and care plan.
• Evaluates function and assists in development of the therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to improve communication; observes and documents responses to treatment.
• Instructs patient, family and caregivers in speech therapy areas.
• Collaborates with supervising nurse/physician and health care team.

Education

Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence

Driver's license / access to dependable vehicle or public transportation

CPR certification (or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire)

Job description

Explore opportunities withLHC Group. As part of the Optum family of businesses, we provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As the Speech Therapist you are responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to treating speech and language disorders, and functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Speech Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

Primary 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

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the stateof residence.
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle orpublic transportation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire
• Available to work a weekend rotation

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $70,992 to $106,488 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.