Per Diem Speech Language Pathologist

Explore opportunities with Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family of businesses. Work with one of the nation's leading health care organizations and build your career at one of our 40+ locations throughout Houston. Be part of a team that is nationally recognized for delivering coordinated and accountable care. As a multi-specialty clinic, we offer care from more than 900 medical providers in 65 medical specialties. Take on a rewarding opportunity to help drive higher quality, higher patient satisfaction and lower total costs. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Speech Language Pathologist at Kelsey-Seybold Clinic is an important member of the healthcare team assisting with the evaluation and treatment of patients with swallowing, cognitive and or communication deficits of functional and/or organic origin. The position will include treating primarily adults in an outpatient setting, with specific patient care responsibilities and treatment assignments depending on the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. This position offers a unique opportunity for professional growth. Excellent opportunities for continuing education and mentoring are offered. Training will be provided to the selected candidate.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide Evaluation
• Provide a comprehensive evaluation of assigned patients; develop & administer the plan of care consistent with area(s) of deficit; maintain appropriate records of activity and services provided
• Maintain Records
• Initiate referrals and convey recommendations to the appropriate resource; maintain records of activity and services provided
• Participate in Meetings
• Facilitate Program Development
• Onsite presence is required

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 in Speech Language Pathology
• Certification or eligible for Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
• Licensure or eligible for Speech-Language Pathology license issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation within 30 days of date of entry into job
• Driver's License and access to a reliable transportation

Preferred Qualification:

• Experience with adult patient population

The hourly range for this role is $34.42 to $67.60 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers 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 UnitedHealth Group, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.

OptumCare 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.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.