Speech Therapist - Amarillo, TX

UnitedHealth Group•Amarillo, TX

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Elite Home Health, a part of LHC Group and Optum, is seeking a Speech Therapist for a home health role. This position involves the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to treating speech and language disorders, and functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. The Speech Therapist will determine a treatment plan, perform interventions to improve patient well-being, and evaluate patient progress.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of speech therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
Evaluates the patient's level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests. Assists the physician in the development of 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 and/or caregiver and other members of the health care team in areas of speech therapy in which they can participate
Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client