Speech Therapist

Speech Therapist – Home Health As the Speech Therapist in Home Health, you will assess and evaluate patient care needs related to treating speech and language disorders, functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on assessment and evaluation, you will help determine a treatment plan, perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluate the patient's progress. Primary Responsibilities Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with the health care team. Evaluates the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests and assists the physician in developing the therapy plan of care. Treats patients to communicate effectively, 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 speech therapy areas they can participate in. Required Qualifications Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence. Current CPR certification. Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Benefits & Compensation Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Salary ranges from $71,200 to $127,200 annually for full‑time employment. Benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution (subject to eligibility). Equal Employment Opportunity UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr