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Speech Therapist (Home Health)

Optum · Gulf Shores, AL · 2 mo ago
Healthcare$71k–$106k/yrPart-time

Primary 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
  • Aids 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

Required Qualifications

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

Pay and Benefits

  • The salary for this role will range from $70,992 to $106,488 annually based on full-time employment
  • We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable
  • We offer a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements)

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