Speech Pathologist

UnitedHealth Group; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive programs

Equity stock purchase plan

401k contribution

Job summary

Amedisys, part of the Optum family, provides in-home speech pathology services, supporting patients and families at home. You will partner with patients, families, and the interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety, independence and quality of life through personalized care.

Primary responsibilities include in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice and swallowing disorders in adults, with a focus on preventing and addressing communication challenges.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology specific to the state you are assigned to work.
• Current CCC-SLP certification with accredited program and practicum.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive, and swallowing disorders in adults.
• Provide aural rehabilitation and AAC for individuals with hearing loss or communication disorders.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPR Certification

Excellent communication skills

Education

State Speech-Language Pathology License

CCC-SLP Certification

Job description

Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

As a Speech Pathologist, you'll provide skilled in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders. You'll partner with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety, independence, and quality of life through personalized care.

Primary 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

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required 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 Qualifications:

• 1+ years of experience in Speech Pathology

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $74,936 to $112,404 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.