Speech-Language Pathologist — Home Health, $5K Sign-On

Optum; Rainsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,289,000 - 179,088,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Optum is hiring a Full Time Speech Therapist for Home Health in Alabama. The role involves assessing and addressing speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments, developing treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress within the care team.

Requirements include Alabama licensure in Speech Therapy, current CPR certification, a valid driver's license with vehicle insurance or access to reliable transportation, and weekend rotation availability.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in Alabama.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to dependable transportation.
• Available to work a weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech therapy services within the scope defined by state laws and the plan of care.
• Evaluates function and assists physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive function.
• Observes, records, and reports patient responses and changes to the supervising clinician.
• Instructs patient and caregivers in speech therapy activities.

Job description

Optum is hiring a Full Time Speech Therapist for Home Health in Alabama. The role involves assessing and addressing speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments, developing treatment plans, and monitoring patient progress within the care team.

Requirements include Alabama licensure in Speech Therapy, current CPR certification, a valid driver's license with vehicle insurance or access to reliable transportation, and weekend rotation availability.