Speech Therapist

UnitedHealth Group; New Albany (IN); On-site; USD 48,216 - 86,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a Speech Therapist in Home Health to assess and evaluate patient care needs for speech and language disorders. Responsibilities include developing treatment plans and performing interventions to enhance patient well-being. Required qualifications include a state license in Speech Therapy, CPR certification, and availability for weekend rotation. The role offers hourly pay between $35.00 and $62.50 based on experience and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current CPR certification is required.
• Must have access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient care needs related to speech and language disorders.
• Develop therapy plans and perform interventions per assessment.
• Instruct patients and families in speech therapy participation.

Skills

Licensed in Speech Therapy

CPR certification

Ability to work a weekend rotation

Job description

As the Speech Therapist in Home Health is 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

Required Qualifications

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

Pay & Benefits

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. The hourly pay for this role will range from $35.00 to $62.50 per hour based on full‑time employment. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UnitedHealth Group is 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 is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.