Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health - Full Time

Company: Encompass Health
Location: Athens
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Division: Home Health

Patient Coverage Area: Athens/Watkinsville

Are you in search of a new career opportunity where you are the connection? If so, now is the time to choose Encompass Health as your employer. The Home Health & Hospice division of Encompass Health is hiring!

As a national leader across home health, hospice, and inpatient rehabilitation hospitals, Encompass Health is consistently ranked as a top best-place-to-work in the communities we serve. Our philosophy of delivering a better way to care exemplifies our commitment to quality, compassionate care for our patients, all while fostering a unique culture that is compassionate and collaborative.

• Encompass Health's enterprising model of the continuum of care for post-acute services sets the standards for excellence. This is evident throughout all of our care settings and office locations, as we maintain a workplace that is stable, ethical, and supportive.
• At Encompass Health, we continually invest in employees to assist in them achieving personal goals and make meaningful, measurable differences in the lives of their patients.
  
  Subject To Employee Eligibility, Some Benefits, Tools, And Resources Include
  
  Ever-mindful of the need for employees to care for themselves and their families, Encompass Health offers benefits that encourage lifestyle choices that keep you healthy and happy.
  
  • Generous time off with pay for full-time employees.
  • Continuing education opportunities.
  • Scholarship program for employees and their children.
  • Matching 401(k) plan.
  • Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Electronic medical records & mobile devices for all clinicians.
  • Incentivized bonus plan.
    
    Responsibilities
    
    Our Speech Language Pathologists supervise, evaluate and provide speech therapy services to clients in a home setting as prescribed by the attending physician. The SLP treats patients with speech disorders, swallowing therapy, and hearing impairments that affect communication. In addition they participate in helping patients that may be recovering from a stroke or other neurological disorders.
    
    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.

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