Position Summary:

Speech Language Pathologist provides speech therapy services to patients in a home health environment by assessing patient needs and generating treatment programs with established goals.

Position Responsibilities for a Home Health-SLP:

* Evaluates patients to assess patient needs, conducts assessments necessary for creation of patients individual Plan of Care.
* Plans and implements individualized treatment program by identifying short and long term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
* Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the visits delivered for effectiveness and efficiency.
* Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice.
* Consistently demonstrates sound judgement in evaluation, planning and implementation of patient therapy programs.
* Communicates in a positive, clear, professional manner with patients, families and other healthcare team members, especially when providing education.
* Responds timely to patients, family members and other healthcare team members.

Knowledge, Skills and abilities: Current active state license and Certificate of Clinical Competence from an American Speech Language/Hearing Association-approved institution. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.

Benefits for a Speech Language Pathologist:

* Paid CEU’s
* Leadership Development
* Flexible Schedules
* Generous PTO
* Competitive Retirement
* Medical Package
* Competitive Pay

The Company:

EncompassCare provides therapy in geriatric healthcare settings that produces measurable outcomes through therapy interventions to truly make a difference in someone's life. We treat everyone on the basis of his/her personal goals, medical conditions, and targeted discharge environment to create a personalized care plan to meet the needs of our residents and patients.