Speech Therapist - PRN

UnitedHealth Group•Mountain Home, AR

5d•$71,200 - $127,200•Remote

About The Position

Elite Home Health, a part of LHC Group and a member of the Optum family, is seeking a Speech Therapist for PRN (as needed) positions. This role involves assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to speech and language disorders, and providing functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. The Speech Therapist will help determine treatment plans, perform interventions to improve patient well-being, and monitor patient progress. The position offers a culture of Caring, Connecting, and Growing together, with opportunities for professional development and recognition.

Requirements

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

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.