Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health - PRN
Primary Location Houston, Texas Req ID 2023-106857 Requisition Type Home Health Patient Coverage Area Kingwood
Overview
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
- Perform in-home visits and ensure visit time fully meets the needs of the patient. Provide services in accordance to the established POC.
- Evaluate and treat patients with language impairments, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, cognitive communication difficulties, voice disorders, and those requiring alternative or augmentative communication
- Coordinate total patient care including interdisciplinary communication with other health care providers to enhance continuity of care.
- Guide and instruct patient and their families in prescribed therapeutic activities.
- Complete admission, re-certification, post hospital, and follow-up assessment procedures according to established procedures.
- Conduct discharge assessments and ensure appropriate discharge teaching.
Qualifications
- Must be a licensed Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) in the state of employment
- Must have a masters or doctoral degree in speech language pathology
- Must have at least one year experience as a licensed SLP.
- Medicare home health or hospice experience is preferred.
- Must possess a valid state driver license, maintain automobile liability insurance as required by law, maintain dependable transportation, and must be able to safely drive in all types of weather.
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.