Speech Therapist PRN

Explore opportunities with Mederi Caretenders, a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. 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 will be 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 laws governing speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with other members of the healthcare team. Evaluates the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests; assists the physician in developing 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, caregiver, and other members of the healthcare team in speech therapy areas in which they can participate. You will be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and provide clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role, as well as opportunities for development in other roles you may be interested 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. Pay is based on several factors, including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, and more. In addition to salary, benefits include a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contributions (subject to eligibility). The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe all people regardless of race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income deserve the opportunity to live their healthiest lives. 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. UnitedHealth Group 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. UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr