Home Health Speech Pathologist: In-Home Care & AAC

UnitedHealth Group; Rogersville (TN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group, through its Amedisys home health team, seeks a Speech Pathologist to deliver skilled in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing disorders in adults at patients' homes.

You will partner with patients, families and an interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety, independence and quality of life through personalized care. Licensure, CCC-SLP and CPR are required, with reliable transportation to home visits.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology in the state of assignment.
• CCC-SLP certification with CAA-accredited program and clinical practicum.
• Current CPR certification.
• Driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing disorders in adults.
• Provide aural rehabilitation and AAC systems for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Collaborate with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety, independence and quality of life.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Patient-centered care

Education

CCC-SLP Certification

Tools

CPR Certification

Job description

UnitedHealth Group, through its Amedisys home health team, seeks a Speech Pathologist to deliver skilled in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing disorders in adults at patients' homes.

You will partner with patients, families and an interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety, independence and quality of life through personalized care. Licensure, CCC-SLP and CPR are required, with reliable transportation to home visits.