Speech Therapist - Home Health

Optum; Lindale (TX); On-site; USD 71,200 - 127,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

401k contribution

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Speech Therapist in Home Health responsible for evaluating and treating patients with speech and language disorders. The role involves collaborating with healthcare teams to develop effective treatment plans to enhance patients' well-being.

The ideal candidate must be licensed in speech therapy and possess current CPR certification. Additional benefits include a competitive salary ranging from $71,200 to $127,200 annually, reflecting local labor markets and experience.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
• Current CPR certification.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provides services according to state laws governing practice.
• Evaluates patient function using diagnostic tests.
• Instructs patients and families in speech therapy.

Skills

Licensed in Speech Therapy

Current CPR certification

Effective communication

Job description

Explore opportunities with Christus Homecare, a part of LHC Group, a leading post‑acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

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

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

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

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far‑reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full‑time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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.