Speech Therapist, PRN

Explore opportunities with Elite Home Health, a part of Optum, 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, you are 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 state law, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other health‑care team members. Evaluates the patient’s level of function by applying diagnostic 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 condition. Instructs the patient, family and/or caregiver, and other team members in speech‑therapy areas they can participate in. Acts in any home situation regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition. Required Qualifications: Licensed in speech therapy in the state of residence. Current driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation. Preferred Qualifications: Current CPR certification, or ability to complete within 90 days of hire. Available to work a weekend rotation. Pay is based on local market, education, experience, and certifications. The hourly rate for this role ranges from $39.80 to $59.75 per hour. In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401k contribution (eligibility applies). Equal Employment Opportunity & Drug‑Free Workplace 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, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace; candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr UnitedHealth Group