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Speech Therapist jobs on OPT are available across hospitals, school districts, outpatient clinics, and rehabilitation centers. Most roles require or are actively pursuing a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP). STEM OPT extension does not apply to this field, so your 12-month window is what you're working with.
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Explore opportunities with Patient Care, 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, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Speech Therapist in Home Health is 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.
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. 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
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of Oregon
- Current CPR certification
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
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). 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.
INTRODUCTION
Explore opportunities with Patient Care, 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, including our team members who create meaningful connections with patients, their families, each other and the communities we serve. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
As the Speech Therapist in Home Health is 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.
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. 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
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.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed in Speech Therapy in the state of Oregon
- Current CPR certification
- Current driver's license, vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation
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). 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.
How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Speech Therapist
Target employers who already hold H-1B sponsorship history
Hospitals, health systems, and large rehabilitation networks like Kindred or Encompass have sponsored SLPs before. Check OFLC disclosure data to confirm which employers have filed Labor Condition Applications for speech-language pathology roles.
Get your CCC-SLP application in motion before OPT starts
ASHA's Certificate of Clinical Competence is the credentialing standard most employers require. Starting the application process early means you can demonstrate progress to employers even before the certificate is officially issued.
Use your bilingual skills as a differentiator
Bilingual SLPs, particularly Spanish-English, are in high demand and short supply. Employers serving large non-English-speaking populations will prioritize candidates with those skills, making sponsorship conversations easier to initiate and more likely to succeed.
Browse Migrate Mate to identify employers actively open to OPT
Migrate Mate filters Speech Therapist roles by sponsorship willingness, so you're not guessing which employers are open to OPT workers. This saves time and targets your applications where they are most likely to convert.
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Can I work as a Speech Therapist on OPT without a state license?
In most states, you cannot independently practice as an SLP without a state license, but many employers will hire you under a clinical fellowship or supervised provisional license while you complete licensure requirements. OPT work authorization is separate from state licensure. You need both to practice legally. Check your state's specific licensing board requirements before accepting an offer.
Does Speech Therapy qualify for the STEM OPT extension?
No. Speech-language pathology is classified under CIP code 51.0203, which is not on the STEM Designated Degree Program list. Your OPT work authorization is limited to 12 months. This makes finding an employer willing to sponsor an H-1B, O-1, or another long-term visa before your OPT expires a time-sensitive priority.
What types of employers are most likely to sponsor Speech Therapists for H-1B visas?
Large hospital systems, national rehabilitation networks, and public school districts with documented SLP shortages are the most common sponsors. Smaller private clinics rarely have the resources or familiarity to navigate sponsorship. Browsing Migrate Mate is the most efficient way to find Speech Therapist roles at employers who are already open to sponsoring OPT workers.
Does my OPT job as a Speech Therapist need to be directly related to my degree?
Yes. OPT employment must be directly related to your field of study. For an SLP degree, roles in speech-language pathology, communication disorders, or clinical fellowship positions qualify. A customer service or unrelated healthcare administrative role would not. If USCIS audits your OPT employment, you need to document the connection between your job duties and your degree program.
Can I work in a school district as a Speech Therapist on OPT?
Yes. Public and private school districts are valid OPT employers, and many actively hire SLPs on OPT due to persistent staffing shortages. School-based SLP roles count as qualifying OPT employment as long as the position requires your degree. Some districts also have experience navigating H-1B cap-exempt sponsorship through government entity status, which can benefit your long-term visa planning.
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