Amedisys, Inc.·Sevierville, Tennessee
The SLP is responsible for assessing, diagnosing, and treating speech, language, cognitive communication, and swallowing disorders in adults. Additionally, they provide aural rehabilitation and implement AAC systems for patients with severe communication disorders.
Part Time - 2 to 3 days per week seeing patients in Sevier County 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 50.00 to 56.00 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.
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.
Candidates must hold a current state license to practice speech pathology, a CCC-SLP certification from a CAA-accredited program, and a current CPR certification. One or more years of experience in speech pathology is preferred.
Market context
In Tennessee, allied health employers often look for occupational therapists who are already licensed and have home health experience, especially when serving Medicare patients. These roles can be competitive because candidates who meet licensure requirements and bring relevant field experience may align more closely with patient care needs and scheduling demands. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to confirm fit quickly, then prepare to highlight your school credentials, state license, and any Medicare home health work in your application.