SLP Speech Pathologist Home Health

Amedisys; Georgia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Base pay per visit

Health plan options

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

401(k) with company match

Family support & fertility/adoption

Job summary

Amedisys is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist for a PRN role in Georgia. You will evaluate, diagnose and treat adults with speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in a home health setting.

Responsibilities include aural rehabilitation and AAC support for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, with a focus on compassionate care delivered in the patient’s home environment. Mileage reimbursement and flexible scheduling are provided.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology in the assigned state.
• Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) with graduate coursework and a practicum in an CAA-accredited program.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

CCC-SLP

State licensure

CPR Certification

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Overview

PRN Position

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys speech pathologist

Join Amedisys-one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.-where flexibility, purpose and growth come together to help patients heal where they feel most comfortable, at home.

Attractive pay

• $70-$85 Base Rate (Converting to Per Visit)
• Mileage Reimbursement

What's in it for you

• Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans with free telehealth.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services with Amedisys HSA plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for activities-use for spa, gym, sports, hobbies, pets and more.*
• Mental health support with up to five free counseling sessions through the Employee Assistance program.
• 401(k) with a company match.
• Family support with infertility treatment coverage*, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave.
• Fleet vehicle program (restrictions apply) and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

*Benefit eligibility can vary by position and shift status.

*Participation requires enrollment in an Amedisys medical plan.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for 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 augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems for individuals with severe expressive and/or language comprehension disorders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology specific to that state you are assigned to work.

• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)* with completed graduate course work and a clinical practicum at a college or university whose program is accredited by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA).
• Current CPR certification.

Preferred

• One (1+) year of experience in speech pathology.

*Note: If the SLP - CCC certification has not been obtained the candidate must be put into the SLP Clinical Fellow (100910) job. Clinical Fellowship (CFY) is the transition between student and independent which involves an SLP supervisor, hour requirements and mentoring.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.