Speech Pathologist

Amedisys, Inc.; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Paid time off

Health and wellness rewards

401(k) with company match

Family support benefits

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys, Inc. is hiring a Speech Pathologist in Staunton, Virginia. This role involves diagnosing and treating communication and swallowing disorders, while also providing support to patients in a community-focused environment. Candidates must possess a valid state license, a Certificate of Clinical Competence, and CPR certification. The position offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth. Join a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact in patients' lives.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid license for speech pathology in Virginia.
• Needs a current CCC-SLP certification.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation and communication supports.
• Complete other assigned duties as necessary.

Skills

Speech therapy

Communication skills

Assessment and diagnosis

Patient care

Education

Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology

Current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology

CPR certification

Job description

Overview

Are you looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S.

Attractive pay

• $54.15 - $67.65

Why Amedisys?

• Community-based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings.
• Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families providing much needed care where they want to be - in their homes.

Benefits

• A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans.
• Paid time off.
• Up to $1,000 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan.
• Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Use these rewards to support your wellbeing with spa services, gym memberships, sports, hobbies, pets and more.
• Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys 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.

Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status.

Note: If you participate in the SLP - CCC certification not obtained, the candidate must be placed in 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.

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.

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.