Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health

Encompass Health; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is seeking a dedicated Speech-Language Pathologist to provide skilled therapy in home settings. You’ll evaluate and treat patients with a variety of speech and language disorders, fostering independence in their communication abilities. This role includes a generous sign-on bonus and engaging development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days PDO

Continuing education opportunities

Scholarship program for employees

Matching 401(k) plan

Comprehensive insurance plans

Supplemental insurance policies

Flexible spending account plans

Access to electronic medical records

Incentivized bonus plan

Qualifications

• Valid state driver's license and automobile liability insurance required.
• Dependable transportation needed for patient visits.
• Ability to drive in various weather conditions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat patients with speech and language disorders in home settings.
• Provide therapy for conditions like dysphagia and cognitive communication difficulties.
• Work with patients recovering from strokes and progressive diseases.

Skills

Evaluation of language impairments

Motor speech disorders treatment

Dysphagia management

Cognitive communication difficulties

Voice disorders treatment

Alternative communication techniques

Education

Licensed as Speech-Language Pathologist in state of employment

Job description

Overview

5,000 Sign On Bonus

Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice.

As a national leader in home-based care, Enhabit is consistently ranked as one of the best places to work in the country. We’re committed to expanding what’s possible for patient care in the home, all while fostering a unique culture that is both innovative and collaborative.

At Enhabit, the best of what’s next starts with us. We not only make it a priority to maintain an ethical and stable workplace but also continually invest in our employees. By extending ongoing professional development opportunities and providing cutting-edge technology solutions, we ensure our employees are always moving their careers forward and prepared to deliver a better way to care for our patients.

Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Enhabit offers competitive benefits that support and promote healthy lifestyle choices. Subject to employee eligibility, some benefits, tools and resources include:

• 30 days PDO – Up to 6 weeks (PDO includes company observed holidays)
• Continuing education opportunities
• Scholarship program for employees
• Matching 401(k) plan for all employees
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Supplemental insurance policies for life, disability, critical illness, hospital indemnity and accident insurance plans for full-time employees
• Flexible spending account plans for full-time employees
• Minimum essential coverage health insurance plan for all employees
• Electronic medical records and mobile devices for all clinicians
• Incentivized bonus plan

Responsibilities

Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) evaluate and provide skilled speech-language therapy to individuals in a home setting, under the care of an attending physician. At Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, the home setting may include single or multi-family homes, assisted living, independent living, or memory care.

The SLP evaluates and treats patients with language impairments, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, cognitive communication difficulties, voice disorders, and those requiring alternative or augmentative communication. At Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, an SLP may often work with patients who have experienced a stroke, and those with progressive diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia.

Qualifications

Must possess a valid state driver’s license.

Must possess automobile liability insurance.

Must wear seat belts at all times while driving.

Dependable transportation kept in good working condition.

Must be able to drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions.

Currently licensed as an SLP in the State of Employment.

5,000 Sign On Bonus

Additional Information

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity employer. We work to promote differences in a collaborative and respectful manner. We are committed to a work environment that supports, encourages and motivates all individuals without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected characteristic. At Enhabit, we celebrate and embrace the special differences that makes our community extraordinary.

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