UnitedHealth Group·Hagerstown, Maryland
Responsible for assessing and evaluating patient needs related to speech, language, swallowing, and cognitive impairments. Develops and implements treatment plans to improve patient well-being and coordinates care with the healthcare team.
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As the Speech Therapist 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, the Speech Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.
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 Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of residence Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
Preferred Qualifications: Current CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire Available to work a weekend rotation
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requires a valid Speech Therapy license in the state of residence and a dependable vehicle with insurance. CPR certification and availability for weekend rotations are preferred.
Market context
In Maryland, allied-health demand for Occupational Therapists is often strongest in settings that need licensed clinicians with recent hands-on experience. These roles are competitive because employers typically want a current Maryland OT license, an accredited OT degree, and at least one year of recent experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time compared with reading the full posting, then confirm your license status and recent experience before applying.
