Speech-Language Pathologist – $5K Sign-On Bonus

Optum; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist for home health services. The role includes assessment, plan of care development, and delivering interventions to improve communication, swallowing, and cognition.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for external candidates. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, coordinating with the health care team, and educating families; weekend rotation may be required.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Therapist in Alabama in good standing.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech therapy within scope of practice and plan of care.
• Evaluates function and assists in development of therapy plan.
• Delivers treatment to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive function.
• Observes and reports patient progress to supervising clinician.
• Educates patient, family, and caregivers on therapy strategies.

Skills

Communication Skills

Assessment & Evaluation

Interventions Planning

Education

Licensed Speech Therapy - Alabama

CPR Certification

Driver's License / Vehicle

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist for home health services. The role includes assessment, plan of care development, and delivering interventions to improve communication, swallowing, and cognition.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is offered for external candidates. Responsibilities include evaluating patients, coordinating with the health care team, and educating families; weekend rotation may be required.