Pride Health is seeking a Utilization Management Speech Specialist/Speech Language Pathology to join a healthcare team in Houston, TX 77401 . This role is perfect for experienced speech-language pathologists with expertise in utilization management and a passion for supporting quality care.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct precertification and concurrent reviews for outpatient/home speech therapy services.
- Evaluate clinical documentation to verify medical necessity using nationally recognized criteria.
- Collaborate with providers, patients, and medical directors to ensure optimal care plans.
- Provide discharge planning and educate providers on best practices.
Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
- CCC-SLP Certification (ASHA) and Texas SLP License (TX-SLP).
- 2+ years of professional experience in speech-language pathology or utilization management.
- Knowledge of pediatric speech therapy and managed care processes.
- Bilingual candidates and feeding therapy expertise preferred.
Additional Information:
- Location: Houston, TX 77401 (Remote/Hybrid)
- Schedule: 8-hour days, Monday-Friday/ 40 hours per week
- Contract Length: 13 weeks
- Pay Rate: $45 - $50/hour
*Offered pay rate will be based on education, experience, and healthcare credentials.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Interested? Apply now!