Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Amedisys Inc.; Fleet; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist to provide care for adults with communication disorders. This role involves assessing, diagnosing, and treating patients, as well as providing aural rehabilitation. An unencumbered license and CCC-SLP certification are required. This position offers a supportive work environment and opportunities for advancement.

Benefits

Full benefits package

401k with a match

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology specific to the state.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat speech and language disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Speech pathology

Communication skills

Aural rehabilitation

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

Shift: Per Diem Days

Adult Home Health Visits

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive Pay

• Minimum Hourly: $50.00
• Maximum Hourly: $60.00

Enjoy many perks and benefits

• A full benefits package (with affordable health insurance options).
• 401k with a match.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards and up to $1,200 in free healthcare services paid for by Amedisys yearly.
• Mental health support.
• Infertility coverage, adoption reimbursement and paid parental leave.
• Back up child and elder care (at participating locations).
• Fleet vehicle program (for full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements).
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Student loan counseling, tuition reimbursement and refinancing.
• And more.

What's in it for you

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

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Why Amedisys

Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high-acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient-centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working to prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in adults.
• Provides aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing and provides augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology specific to that state you are assigned to work.
• 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 CPR certification.

Preferred

• One (1+) year of experience in speech pathology.

*Note: If the SLP - CCC certification has not been obtained the candidate must be put into the SLP Clinical Fellow (100910) job. Clinical Fellowship (CFY) is the transition between student and independent which involves an SLP supervisor, hour requirements and mentoring.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.