Speech Pathologist

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 113,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Wellness rewards

HSA healthcare services

Job summary

Amedisys Home Health is seeking a Speech Pathologist to provide expert adult language and swallowing care in patients' homes across Lake Charles, LA. This PRN daytime role emphasizes accurate assessment, treatment planning, and compassionate patient interaction.

The position requires state licensure, CCC-SLP, and CPR, with benefits and flexible scheduling typical of Amedisys home health staff. Experience with AAC and aural rehabilitation is preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice speech-language pathology in the assigned state.
• CCC-SLP credential with coursework and CFY or equivalent.
• CPR certification is current and valid.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat adult speech, language, social, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation and AAC support for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Other duties as assigned by supervision and program needs.

Skills

Speech therapy

Aural rehabilitation

AAC systems

Education

State license to practice SLP (Louisiana)

CCC-SLP

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

PRN days

Adult Home Health Visits

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

• $62 - $82

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.