Speech Therapist- Home Health

Optum; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

Optum is seeking a Speech Therapist in Home Health to assess and treat speech and language disorders, provide functional communication training, and contribute to treatment plans for patients in Oregon.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, coordinating with the care team, educating patients and families, and documenting progress. Requirements: Oregon licensure, valid driver's license, and CPR is preferred. Salary range is $86,768 to $130,152 per year with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of Oregon.
• Current driver license and reliable transportation.
• CPR certification preferred or achievable within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech therapy services within state scope of practice and care plan.
• Evaluates function and assists in therapy plan development with the physician.
• Treats patients to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive function.
• Documents patient progress and informs supervising staff of changes.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in therapy participation.

Skills

Speech therapy

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Licensed Speech Therapist in Oregon

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Explore opportunities with Assured Home Health, 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 Oregon
• Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation

Preferred Qualification:

• Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

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 $86,768 to $130,152 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

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