Speech Therapist CCC-SLP - Transform Patients' Communication

Optum; Waverly (FL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Mederi Caretenders Home Health, part of the Optum family, is looking for a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, swallowing, and cognitive communication needs in home health settings.

As a licensed therapist, you will develop treatment plans, provide patient and caregiver education, and collaborate with the health care team to improve patient well-being. Candidates must be licensed, CPR-certified, and able to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Therapist in the state of residence.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

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

Skills

Speech Therapy License

CPR Certification

Driver's License

Job description

Mederi Caretenders Home Health, part of the Optum family, is looking for a Speech Therapist to assess and treat speech, swallowing, and cognitive communication needs in home health settings.

As a licensed therapist, you will develop treatment plans, provide patient and caregiver education, and collaborate with the health care team to improve patient well-being. Candidates must be licensed, CPR-certified, and able to travel as needed.