Speech Pathologist - PRN
UnitedHealth Group•Bellevue, WA
•$44 - $65
About The Position
As a Per Diem Speech Pathologist with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, you will provide skilled in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders. You will partner with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety, independence, and quality of life through personalized care. Amedisys provides home health, hospice, and community-based services, supporting patients where they feel most comfortable: at home.
Requirements
- Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP), with completed graduate coursework and a 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, 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.
- Home Health experience.
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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution, subject to eligibility requirements.
