Speech Pathologist

About the role

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, is hiring a Speech Pathologist in Gloucester, Virginia. The role provides skilled in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing disorders, working with patients, families, caregivers and the interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety, independence and quality of life.

Key responsibilities

• Work to 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

Required profile

• Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology specific to the state of assignment
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) with completed graduate coursework and a clinical practicum at an accredited program
• Current CPR certification
• Preferred: 1+ years of experience in speech pathology

What we offer

• Salary ranging from $84,303 to $103,037 annually for full-time employment
• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)