Speech-Language Pathologist - Home Health (Sign-On $5K)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Optum is hiring a full-time Speech Therapist for Home Health services. The role involves assessing speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs, developing treatment plans, and delivering interventions to improve patient well-being.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates. Primary responsibilities include working within state practice scopes, collaborating with the care team, and educating patients and families.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by Alabama state laws and in coordination with the health care team.
• Evaluates patient function and assists in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Treats patients to communicate effectively according to patient condition.
• Observes and reports patient response to treatment to supervising nurse or physician.

Skills

Speech Therapy

AL License

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Optum is hiring a full-time Speech Therapist for Home Health services. The role involves assessing speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs, developing treatment plans, and delivering interventions to improve patient well-being.

A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for external candidates. Primary responsibilities include working within state practice scopes, collaborating with the care team, and educating patients and families.