Senior Living Speech Therapist Per Diem

UnitedHealth Group•Columbia, SC

1d•$70,992 - $106,488•Onsite

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. Using assessment findings, the therapist helps determine treatment plans, performs interventions to improve and enhance patients’ well-being, and evaluates their progress. Services are delivered in accordance with state laws, the plan of care, and coordination 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, and 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 governing speech therapy, 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 accepted standards of practice.
Observe, record, and report patients’ responses to treatment and changes in condition 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 home situations regardless of the client’s age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition.