Speech Pathologist

Amedisys, Inc.; Old Town (AL); On-site; USD 59,236 - 90,921; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

$1,000 in free healthcare services

$500 in wellness rewards

401(k) with company match

Job summary

A leading home health and hospice company in Alabama is seeking a Per Diem Speech Pathologist. In this role, you will assess and treat speech, language, and cognitive disorders in adults while working a flexible schedule. The position offers competitive pay ranging from $43.00 to $66.00 per hour. Ideal candidates possess a valid speech pathology license and have a passion for patient care. Join a team dedicated to helping patients heal in the comfort of their homes.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice speech pathology in Alabama.
• Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC‑SLP).
• Experience in speech pathology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat speech and language disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Administer augmentative and alternative communication systems.

Skills

Speech pathology

Communication skills

Aural rehabilitation

Education

Graduate coursework in Speech-Language Pathology

Current CPR certification

Clinical practicum

Job description

Overview

Per Diem Flex Schedule

Monday - Friday 8am to 5pm

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

$43.00 to $66.00 per hour for Orientation and will then convert to a per point pay method

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 certificate has not been obtained the candidate must be put into the SLP Clinical Fellow (100910) role. 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.