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Speech Therapist -$10,000 Sign on Bonus

Optum · Chestertown, MD · 2 mo ago
Healthcare$79k–$118k/yrFull-time

About the Role

As the Speech Therapist in Home Health, you are responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to treating speech and language disorders, and functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on this assessment and evaluation, you will help determine a treatment plan, perform interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluate the patient's progress.

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.

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.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Incentive and recognition programs.
  • Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
  • $10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Full Time Hires.

Pay

The salary for this role will range from $78,800 to $118,320 annually based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications.

Schedule

Flexible scheduling options available for Full Time, Part Time, and PRN positions.

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