Speech Language Pathologist SLP

UnitedHealth Group•Jefferson City, TN

14d•$70,992 - $106,488•Onsite

About The Position

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, provides home health, hospice, and community-based services. The Speech Language 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 includes prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of communication and swallowing disorders in adults, as well as aural rehabilitation and provision of augmentative and alternative communication systems. Other duties may be assigned. Employees are offered performance recognition and development opportunities. The employer describes a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, an equity stock purchase plan, and a 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements. The role's annual salary range is $70,992 to $106,488 based on full-time employment.

Requirements

Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), with completed graduate coursework and clinical practicum through a college or university whose program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology in the state assigned.
Driver’s license and access to reliable transportation.
Current CPR certification.

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.