Speech Therapist SLP - UMC/Amedisys Home Health PR
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. The role focuses on preventing, assessing, diagnosing, and treating communication and swallowing disorders in adults. It also includes providing aural rehabilitation for people who are deaf or hard of hearing and supplying augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive or language-comprehension disorders. Other duties may be assigned. The organization describes a supportive environment with performance recognition, clear direction, and development opportunities. The salary range is $70,992 to $106,488 annually based on full-time employment; pay varies based on factors such as local labor markets, education, work experience, and certifications. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements. 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.
- 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package, subject to eligibility requirements.
- Incentive and recognition programs.
- Equity stock purchase.
- 401(k) contribution.
