Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice•Pueblo, CO

12d•$110,000 - $120,000

About The Position

Enhabit Home Health & Hospice is hiring a Speech-Language Pathologist to evaluate and provide skilled speech-language therapy to individuals in a home setting under the care of an attending physician. Home settings may include single-family or multi-family homes, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The SLP evaluates and treats patients with language impairments, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, cognitive communication difficulties, voice disorders, and needs for alternative or augmentative communication. The role may involve working with patients who have experienced a stroke or who have progressive diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia. Enhabit describes itself as one of the nation’s largest home-based care providers and highlights its collaborative culture, professional growth, ongoing development, organizational stability, and commitment to care in the home. Compensation is listed at $110,000 to $120,000 annually, with a $5,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Currently licensed as a Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of employment.
Valid state driver’s license.
Automobile liability insurance.
Wear seat belts at all times while driving.
Dependable transportation kept in good working condition.
Ability to drive an automobile in all types of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients and provide skilled speech-language therapy in a home setting under the care of an attending physician.
Evaluate and treat language impairments, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, cognitive communication difficulties, and voice disorders.
Evaluate and treat patients requiring alternative or augmentative communication.
Provide care in settings that may include private homes, assisted living, independent living, or memory care.
Work with patients who may have experienced a stroke or have progressive diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia.