Speech Pathologist- Gloucester

Amedisys; Gloucester (VA); On-site; USD 112,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans with telehealth

Paid time off

Wellness rewards

Mental health support

401(k) with company match

Family support and caregiver leave

Fleet vehicle program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Amedisys is seeking a Home Health Speech Pathologist in Gloucester, VA to assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, cognitive communication and swallowing disorders in adults at home health visits. You will provide aural rehabilitation and AAC support, coordinate with caregivers and healthcare teams, and ensure high-quality, patient-centered care in the home setting.

Requires state licensure, CCC-SLP, CPR certification; one year of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Current, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology in the assigned state.
• CCC-SLP certification with supervised clinical practicum completed.
• CPR certification must be current.

Responsibilities

• Assess, diagnose and treat speech, language, social communication, cognitive and swallowing disorders in adults.
• Provide aural rehabilitation and AAC support for deaf or hard of hearing individuals.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Speech pathology experience

CPR certification

Education

State license to practice speech pathology (VA or assigned state)

CCC-SLP (CCC-SLP)

Job description

Overview

Home Health Speech Pathologist

Full Time, Weekdays

Salary Range: $112,000 to $142,000

Territory: Gloucester

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.

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.