Home Health Speech Pathologist - Impactful Communication

Jobtome; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Amedisys (part of Optum) is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing disorders. You will partner with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety and quality of life in the home setting.

Required qualifications include a current, un encumbered license in the state, CCC-SLP, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology in the assigned state.
• Current CCC-SLP certification with an accredited program.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's license and access to reliable transportation.
• Preferred: 1+ years of experience in Speech Pathology.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing disorders in adults.
• Provide aural rehabilitation and AAC support for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Collaborate with patients, families, caregivers and the interdisciplinary team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

CCC-SLP

CPR certification

Driver's license

State licensure

Job description

Amedisys (part of Optum) is hiring a Speech Language Pathologist to deliver in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing disorders. You will partner with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety and quality of life in the home setting.

Required qualifications include a current, un encumbered license in the state, CCC-SLP, CPR certification, and a valid driver's license with reliable transportation.