Speech Therapist Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group•Easton, MD

About The Position

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 assessment and evaluation, the Speech Therapist helps determine a treatment plan, performs interventions to improve and enhance the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress. Services are provided in patients' homes and coordinated with other members of the health care team.

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 health care team members.
Evaluate patients' functional levels using diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests, and assist the physician in developing the therapy plan of care.
Treat patients to help them communicate effectively by expressing thoughts according to their condition and acceptable standards of practice.
Observe, record, and report patients' responses to treatment and changes in their conditions to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
Instruct patients, families, caregivers, and other health care team members in speech therapy activities in which they can participate.
Function in any home situation regardless of a client's age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.