Speech Pathologist

Amedisys, Inc.; The Orchards (IL); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 87,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Choice of PPO or HSA medical plans

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

401(k) with company match

Fleet vehicle program and mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys, Inc. is looking for a skilled Speech Pathologist in The Orchards, Illinois, to assess, diagnose, and treat communication disorders. This role provides an opportunity to make a difference in patients' lives through flexible day visits and engaging with clients in their homes. Candidates should have a valid speech pathology license, CCC-SLP certification, and a strong commitment to patient care. Attractive pay ranges from $60.00 to $78.00 per visit with various benefits including health plans, paid time off, and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Must have a current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology in Illinois.
• Possess Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Current CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose, and treat speech and language disorders.
• Provide aural rehabilitation for individuals with hearing impairments.
• Assist with communication systems for expressive language disorders.

Skills

Speech pathology

Aural rehabilitation

Patient assessment

Cognitive communication assessment

Education

Current license to practice speech pathology

Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP)

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

PRN Day Visits

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

• $60.00 to $78.00

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.