Speech Language Pathologist | Washington Courthouse Region

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. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.