In-Home Speech Pathologist — Care & Communication Impact

Optum

Rogersville (AL)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 112,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Speech Pathologist to provide in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing disorders. You will collaborate with patients, families, and an interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety, independence, and quality of life through personalized care.

Primary responsibilities include assessing and treating adults with speech and cognitive disorders, providing AAC support, and working with a team to

Qualifications

Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology specific to the 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 program accredited by the CAA
Current CPR certification
Driver's License and access to reliable transportation
Preferred: 1+ years of experience in Speech Pathology

Responsibilities

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 AAC systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders
Other duties as assigned