Speech Therapist - Home Health: Transform Patient Communication

Optum; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

401k contribution

Equity stock purchase

Job summary

OMNI Homecare, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, seeks a Speech Therapist for Home Health to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs. Responsibilities include planning, implementing treatment, and evaluating progress in collaboration with the health team.

Requirements include licensure in Speech Therapy for the state, a current driver's license, and CPR certification if possible.

Qualifications

• Licensed Speech Therapist in the state of residence is required.
• Current driver's license and reliable transportation are required.

Responsibilities

• Provides speech therapy services within scope of practice and plan of care.
• Evaluates function and assists physician in therapy plan.
• Treats patients to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive function.
• Records patient responses and progress for supervising clinician.
• Instructs patients, families, and caregivers in speech therapy activities.

Education

Licensed in Speech Therapy (state)

Job description

OMNI Homecare, part of the LHC Group and Optum family, seeks a Speech Therapist for Home Health to assess and treat speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive needs. Responsibilities include planning, implementing treatment, and evaluating progress in collaboration with the health team.

Requirements include licensure in Speech Therapy for the state, a current driver's license, and CPR certification if possible.