Speech Pathologist - PRN
Listed compensation
$43.6-$65.4/hr
The week · per this posting
Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home.
Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
As a Per Diem Speech Pathologist, you’ll provide skilled in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders. You’ll partner with patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team to improve communication, safety, independence, and quality of life through personalized care.
Primary 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
You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications
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, unencumbered license to practice speech pathology specific to that state you are assigned to work
- Driver’s License and access to reliable transportation
- Current CPR certification
Preferred Qualification
1+ years of experience in Speech Pathology
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).
No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $43.60 to $65.40 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. Together, we are shaping the future of healthcare by harnessing technology and innovation to make care simpler to navigate, more affordable and more connected for the people we serve.
We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcomed, valued, heard and respected, empowering people to bring their authentic selves to work and strengthening our collective impact through diverse talents, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group and its affiliated brands are a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Key Responsibilities
The Speech Pathologist will provide skilled in-home evaluation and treatment for speech, language, cognition, voice, and swallowing disorders. They will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve patient safety, independence, and quality of life.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a current Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) and an unencumbered state license. A valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and current CPR certification are also required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context
UnitedHealth Group holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 73/100, 1,545 active listings.
Of the 41 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 49% have no call, 49% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $91k–$136k | Speech-Language Pathology median $118k (middle half $109k–$135k)21 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$106k in purchasing power | Washington index 107.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Speech-Language Pathology listings in Washington | 153 active | 6,955 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 49% no call · 49% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Washington Speech-Language Pathologist listings: 4% state a sign-on bonus · 4% offer loan repayment168 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Speech-Language Pathology pay trend | +3.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| UnitedHealth Group | silver tier, 73/100 | Top Employers work-life index1,545 active listings |
Location & Logistics
Washington has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$113k midpoint, that is roughly $5k–$8k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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