Speech Language Pathologist SLP $10K Sign on Bonus

Amedisys; Joplin (MO); On-site; USD 67,158 - 77,490; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

401(k) with company match

Family support benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

A leading home health company in Joplin, MO is seeking a part-time Speech Language Pathologist to work with patients in their homes. Responsibilities include assessing and treating speech, language, and cognitive communication disorders, as well as providing aural rehabilitation. Applicants must possess a valid license, CCC-SLP certification, and CPR certification. The position offers a competitive hourly rate between $48.75 - $56.25 and a bonus opportunity, along with additional benefits such as paid time off and wellness rewards.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, unencumbered state license for speech pathology.
• CCC-SLP certification required with graduate coursework and clinical practicum.
• CPR certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech and language disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation and AAC systems for severe communication disorders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Assessment and treatment of speech disorders

Aural rehabilitation

Communication systems for disabilities

Education

Current license to practice speech pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Speech Language Pathologist-Home Health $10/K Bonus

Schedule-Part-time (weekdays)

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate speech pathologist looking for a rewarding opportunity in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• $48.75 - $56.25/hour

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa/massage/salon services, gym memberships, fitness classes, sports, hobbies, pets and more.
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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 and mileage reimbursement.
• And more.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

*To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan.

**For full-time caregivers meeting certain requirements.

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 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 an accredited program.
• 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.