Home Health SLP

UnitedHealth Group•Hagerstown, MD

3d•$38 - $57

About The Position

HomeCall, part of LHC Group and the Optum family of businesses, is seeking a Speech Therapist serving Washington County. The Speech Therapist assesses and evaluates patient care needs related to speech and language disorders, and provides functional training for communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on assessments, the therapist helps determine treatment plans, delivers interventions to improve patient well-being, and evaluates patient progress. The role offers a flexible PRN schedule.

Requirements

Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence.
Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, with access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.

Nice To Haves

Current CPR certification or ability to complete it within 90 days of hire.
Availability to work a weekend rotation.

Responsibilities

Provide services within the scope of practice defined by state laws, in accordance with the plan of care and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
Evaluate patients’ functional levels using diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests, and assist the physician in developing therapy plans of care.
Treat patients to help them communicate effectively, according to their conditions and accepted standards of practice.
Observe, record, and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in their condition to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and other health care team members in speech therapy areas where they can participate.
Function in home situations regardless of a client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.