Speech Pathologist - Home Health

About the role

Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses, offers home health, hospice and community-based services. As a Speech Pathologist, you will provide skilled in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing disorders, partnering 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 in the state where you work
• Current 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
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation

What we offer

• Salary of $78,880 to $118,320 annually for full-time employment, depending on factors such as local labor market, education, experience and certifications
• Comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (subject to eligibility)