In-Home Speech Pathologist: Transform Patients' Communication

Jobtome; Lake Zurich (IL); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase

401k

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice and community-based services with a focus on care at home. As a Speech Pathologist, you will perform in-home evaluations and treatments for speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders, partnering with patients, families, and the care team to improve communication and quality of life.

Primary responsibilities include assessing and treating adults, providing aural rehabilitation, and implementing AAC systems.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology in the assigned state.
• CCC-SLP certification with accredited program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat adults with speech, language, cognitive, voice and swallowing disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation and AAC support for deaf/hearing-impaired individuals.
• Collaborate with patients, families and interdisciplinary teams to improve communication and safety.

Skills

CCC-SLP

CPR certification

Education

State licensure in Speech-Language Pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence in SLP (CCC-SLP)

Job description

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides home health, hospice and community-based services with a focus on care at home. As a Speech Pathologist, you will perform in-home evaluations and treatments for speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders, partnering with patients, families, and the care team to improve communication and quality of life.

Primary responsibilities include assessing and treating adults, providing aural rehabilitation, and implementing AAC systems.