Speech Therapist

UnitedHealth Group•Worcester, MA

9d•$72,800 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

Opportunities with Reliant Medical Group, part of the Optum family of businesses. Join a community-based, multi-specialty, physician-led organization where you will work with talented peers on a common purpose: improving the quality, cost and experience of health care. Here, we focus on delivering the best patient care, rather than volume. Through innovation and superior care management, we support patients and your well-being as a team member. Join a team at the forefront of value-based care and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Speech Language Pathology from an accredited college or university
Active unrestricted State of Massachusetts license to practice as a Speech Language
Clinical Certificate of Competency (CCC)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of EPIC
Knowledge of various software applications such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, electronic medical record, etc.
Proven excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills

Responsibilities

Administer appropriate diagnostic assessments according to diagnosis and patient population
Design and develop appropriate patient treatment plans including long term goals and short-term goals for functional outcomes measured by objective data collection
Educates patient, family, and caregivers regarding disorder(s) and therapeutic procedure(s). Provides patient educational materials appropriate to patient and family needs. Provides and documents specific training related to patient's disorder
Documents evaluations, all patient visits, and billing in the electronic medical record. Ensures documentation is timely and meets appropriate guidelines