Speech Therapist - Home Health: Restore Speech & Swallowing

Optum; Saint Libory (IL); On-site; USD 71,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401(k) contribution

Job summary

Mederi Caretenders, a part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Speech Therapist in Home Health to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments.

You will develop treatment plans, document progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the care team. Licensure in Speech Therapy, CPR, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation are required; compensation ranges from $71,200 to $127,200 annually.

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.

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, a part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Speech Therapist in Home Health to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments.

You will develop treatment plans, document progress, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the care team. Licensure in Speech Therapy, CPR, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation are required; compensation ranges from $71,200 to $127,200 annually.