Speech Language Therapist

Explore opportunities with CPS, part of the Optum family of businesses. We're dedicated to crafting and delivering innovative hospital and pharmacy solutions for better patient outcomes across the entire continuum of care. With CPS, you'll work alongside our team of more than 2,500 pharmacy professionals, technology experts, and industry leaders to drive superior financial, clinical, and operational performance for health systems nationwide. Ready to help shape the future of pharmacy and hospital solutions? Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.  

The Speech Language Therapist or Clinical Fellow will be responsible for the administration and direct application of Speech-Language pathology treatment modalities as prescribed by a referring physician. If a Clinical Fellow, they will be supervised by an onsite Speech Language Pathologist as per protocol until they obtain their SLP license following the completion of the Clinical Fellowship. Duties include evaluating, planning, directing, and treating all patients referred to Speech-Language Pathology. In this role, you will assist patients to obtain maximum performance and function in society while learning to live a routine "normal" life within the constraints of their disability. This position may also provide coverage at other affiliated locations as needed. 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech therapy services in Acute Care
• Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech therapy services in Skilled Nursing
• Evaluate and treat patients requiring speech therapy services in Outpatient
• Documents appropriately in the medical record for all speech-language pathology treatments, assessments and evaluations performed for inpatient and outpatient care
• Submits timely reports to the ordering Physician and updates the Rehabilitation Director daily and /or weekly on ST caseload that is being treated
• Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality by performing all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety

Location:  Hillsdale Hospital in Hillsdale, MI

Schedule: This full time, exempt position will work 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, in the hospital (skilled nursing unit and inpatient) and outpatient as needed. 
Rehab Department Hours: Operating hours for the hospital are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, and Saturday, 8:00am-4:00pm. Outpatient hours are Monday-Friday, 7:00am-6:00pm. Software systems utilized include Agile (Outpatient), Brightree/Matrix (Home Health), NetHealth (SNF), and CPSI (Inpatient). 

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.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an accredited college in Speech-Language Pathology obtained prior to start date
• Current Michigan Speech Language Pathologist or Educational Limited license in good standing prior to start date

Preferred Qualification:

• 1+ years of acute care experience 

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $71,200 to $127,200 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

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.