Speech Pathologist

AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telehealth

Paid time off

Amedisys HSA plan

Wellness rewards (up to $500)

401(k) with company match

Family support benefits: infertility,

Adoption reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Mileage reimbursement

Fleet vehicle program

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Speech Pathologist to support Lynchburg-area patients in home health settings. You will assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in adults, with access to AAC and aural rehabilitation.

Requirements include an active state license and CCC-SLP, CPR certification, and you’ll enjoy attractive pay, PTO, a 401(k) match, medical plans with telehealth, and family support benefits as part of a comprehensive, in-home care team.

Qualifications

• Current, active license to practice speech pathology in the state where you will work.
• CCC-SLP certification with graduate coursework and supervised practicum per CAA standards.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive-communication and swallowing disorders in adults.
• Provide aural rehabilitation and AAC support for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

CCC-SLP certification

State licensure for Speech-Language Pathology

CPR certification

Job description

Lynchburg and surrounding areas

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.

Overview

Full time Day Visits

Area Of Coverage

Lynchburg and surrounding areas

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

• $111,540 to $138,840

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.