Speech Therapist | Worcester, Massachusetts | Reliant Medical Group

Unitedhealthcare; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401k contribution

Job summary

Reliant Medical Group, part of Optum, is seeking a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist for pediatric patients in Worcester, MA. The role requires diagnosing, planning, and educating families, with documentation in the EMR and adherence to guidelines.

Position details include 20 hours weekly (AM & PM), Monday–Friday, with a comprehensive benefits package and compensation aligned to local labor markets.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited college or university.
• Active unrestricted State of Massachusetts license to practice as a Speech Language Pathologist.
• Clinical Certificate of Competency (CCC)

Responsibilities

• Administer appropriate diagnostic assessments according to diagnosis and patient population.
• Design and develop appropriate patient treatment plans including long term goals and short-term goals for functional outcomes measured by objective data collection.
• Educates patient, family, and caregivers regarding disorder(s) and therapeutic procedure(s). Provides patient educational materials appropriate to patient and family needs.
• Documents evaluations, all patient visits, and billing in the electronic medical record.
• Ensures documentation is timely and meets appropriate guidelines

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology

Massachusetts license (SLP)

CCC

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Electronic Medical Record

Job description

Join Reliant Medical GroupOpportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position Details

Part Time (20 hrs.) AM & PM hours to accommodate Pedi ClientsPrimary Location: Worcester, MASchedule: Monday - FridayExperience: Pediatrics

Primary Responsibilities

Administer appropriate diagnostic assessments according to diagnosis and patient populationDesign and develop appropriate patient treatment plans including long term goals and short-term goals for functional outcomes measured by objective data collectionEducates patient, family, and caregivers regarding disorder(s) and therapeutic procedure(s). Provides patient educational materials appropriate to patient and family needs. Provides and documents specific training related to patient's disorderDocuments evaluations, all patient visits, and billing in the electronic medical record. Ensures documentation is timely and meets appropriate guidelines

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited college or universityActive unrestricted State of Massachusetts license to practice as a Speech LanguageClinical Certificate of Competency (CCC)

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of EPICKnowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, electronic medical record, etc.Proven excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits and Compensation

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). The salary for this role will range from $72,800 - $130,000 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.OptumCare 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.OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.