PEDS Speech Therapist
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_ondormakaba, 749, West Short Street, Western Suburb, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40508, United States
About the Team
Commonwealth Personal Care Services is a part of LHC Group, a leading post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. As members of the Optum family of businesses, we are dedicated to helping people feel their best. Our culture is built on Caring. Connecting. Growing together., fostering meaningful connections between our team members, patients, families, and the communities we serve.
About the Role
As a Speech Therapist in Home Health, you will be responsible for assessing and evaluating patient care needs related to speech and language disorders, as well as functional training in communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Based on these evaluations, you will help determine treatment plans, perform interventions aimed at improving patient well-being, and track progress. You will work within the scope of state laws, coordinating with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members to ensure comprehensive care.
Hiring Process
Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace committed to a safe environment for all team members.
Equal Opportunity
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life, regardless of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes.
Work location
Work model: On-site
dormakaba, 749, West Short Street, Western Suburb, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40508, United States
Lexington, Kentucky
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleAssess and evaluate patient care needs related to speech and language disorders
- check_circlePerform interventions to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments
- check_circleApply diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests to evaluate patient function
- check_circleDevelop treatment plans in coordination with physicians and the healthcare team
- check_circleInstruct patients, families, and caregivers in speech therapy participation techniques
- check_circleObserve, record, and report patient responses to treatment and condition changes
Requirements
- verifiedLicensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence
- verifiedCurrent CPR certification
- verifiedCurrent driver's license
- verifiedVehicle insurance
- verifiedAccess to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
- verifiedAvailable to work a weekend rotation
Benefits & Perks
check_circleIncentive and recognition programscheck_circleEquity stock purchasecheck_circle401k contribution
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What does a PEDS Speech Therapist at Optum do?expand_more
Day-to-day, the PEDS Speech Therapist at Optum will assess and evaluate patient care needs related to speech and language disorders; perform interventions to improve communication, swallowing, and cognitive impairments; apply diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests to evaluate patient function; and develop treatment plans in coordination with physicians and the healthcare team.
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To qualify for the PEDS Speech Therapist at Optum position, applicants should have: 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; and Available to work a weekend rotation.
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PEDS Speech Therapist at Optum is based in dormakaba, 749, West Short Street, Western Suburb, Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40508, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Optum has listed this PEDS Speech Therapist role as on-site.
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Candidates for PEDS Speech Therapist at Optum should have mid level.
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Key skills for PEDS Speech Therapist at Optum include Speech Therapy; and CPR Certification.
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PEDS Speech Therapist at Optum is part of the healthcare & nursing job category on Recrutus.