SLP Speech Language Pathologist Home Health PRN
About The Position
Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Per Diem Speech Pathologist provides skilled in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders. The role partners with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety, independence, and quality of life through personalized care. The position focuses on preventing, assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in adults. It also provides aural rehabilitation for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive or language-comprehension disorders. Other duties may be assigned. The employer offers a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase, and 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. Pay is based on factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. The stated annual salary range is $78,880 to $118,320 based on full-time employment. Candidates must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Requirements
- Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology in the state assigned.
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
- Completed graduate coursework and clinical practicum at a college or university whose program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
- Current CPR certification.
- Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
- Must pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience in Speech Pathology.
Responsibilities
- Prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in adults.
- Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Provide augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language-comprehension disorders.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Partner with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety, independence, and quality of life through personalized care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Incentive and recognition programs
- Equity stock purchase
- 401(k) contribution
