Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health - PRN

Encompass Health Corporation; Texarkana (AR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

401(k) matching

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Incentive bonus opportunities

Continuing education and scholarship opportunities

Job summary

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice in Texarkana, Arkansas is seeking a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide skilled therapy in home settings. The role involves evaluating and treating patients with speech and language disorders, including those recovering from strokes and managing progressive diseases like Parkinson's and dementia. Enhabit offers competitive benefits including generous paid time off, 401(k) matching, and medical coverage, fostering a culture of professional growth and support.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid state driver’s license.
• Dependable transportation kept in good working condition.
• Must be able to drive in all types of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide skilled speech-language therapy to patients in a home setting.
• Treat patients with language impairments, motor speech disorders, and cognitive communication difficulties.
• Work with patients post-stroke and those with progressive diseases like Parkinson’s and dementia.

Skills

Speech-language therapy

Patient evaluation

Communication skills

Education

Current SLP license in the State of Employment

Job description

Overview

Looking for a career that makes a difference every day?

Discover a rewarding career at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers. Consistently recognized as a great place to work, Enhabit delivers exceptional care and fosters a collaborative culture that supports professional growth and ongoing development.

With strong organizational stability, a commitment to excellence, and careers rooted in purpose, Enhabit empowers team members to build forward-moving careers while expanding what’s possible for care in the home.

The Enhabit Advantage:

Enhabit offers competitive benefits designed to support well-being and help employees thrive in every stage of their careers. Eligible employees receive:

• Generous paid time off for full-time employees
• 401(k) matching
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Supplemental insurance options
• Flexible spending accounts
• Incentive bonus opportunities
• Continuing education and scholarship opportunities

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, 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 SLPin the State of Employment.

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.