Speech Pathologist

Amedisys, Inc.; Shelton (CT); On-site; USD 68,880 - 110,208; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services

Wellness rewards up to $500

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Family support coverage

Fleet vehicle program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Speech Therapist for home health in Shelton, Connecticut. This per diem position offers a flexible schedule during weekdays with a pay range of $50 to $80 per hour. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating various speech and communication disorders, while qualifications require an active license and certification in Speech-Language Pathology. The role also comes with numerous benefits, including healthcare plans and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Must have a current license to practice speech pathology in Connecticut.
• Certification in Speech-Language Pathology is required.
• CPR certification is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess and treat speech and language disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Work with AAC systems for those with severe communication disorders.

Skills

Speech therapy

Communication disorder assessment

Aural rehabilitation

AAC systems

Education

Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

• Speech Therapist - Home Health
• Per Diem, Weekdays
• Pay Range: $50 to $80/H

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.