Speech Therapist (SLP) - PRN
UnitedHealth Group•Red Bay, AL
•$71,200 - $127,200
About The Position
The Speech Therapist in Home Health assesses and evaluates patient care needs related to speech and language disorders, as well as functional training for communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Using the assessment and evaluation, the therapist helps determine a treatment plan, performs interventions to improve and enhance patient well-being, and evaluates patient progress. The role provides services within the scope of practice defined by Alabama law and in accordance with the plan of care, coordinating with other members of the health care team.
Requirements
- Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of Alabama.
- Current CPR certification.
- Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, with access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ level of function 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 and express thoughts according to their condition and accepted 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 and/or caregivers, and other health care team members in speech therapy activities in which they can participate.
- Provide services within the scope of practice defined by state law, follow the plan of care, and coordinate with other health care team members.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
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