Speech Language Pathologist SLP

Amedisys; Alexandria (LA); On-site; USD 66,124 - 79,900; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance plans (PPO or HSA)

Wellness rewards

Mental health support (EAP)

401(k) with company match

Family leave & infertility coverage

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a part-time Speech-Language Pathologist to deliver in-home care to adults. The role focuses on diagnosing and treating speech, language and swallowing disorders in patients in their own homes, with a strong emphasis on improving communication and quality of life.

Requirements include an active state license and CCC-SLP certification, CPR, and a preference for 1+ year of experience in speech pathology.

Qualifications

• Active state licensure to practice Speech-Language Pathology in the assigned state.
• CCC-SLP certification with CFY pathway as applicable.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders in adults.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals and AAC support.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Overview

Shift: Part time option available

Adult Home Health Visits

Make a difference every day as an Amedisys Speech Therapist

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

• Minimum Hourly: $48.00
• Maximum Hourly: $58.00

What's in it for you

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 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 services, gym memberships, 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 (restrictions apply) 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.

Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

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.