Summary:

Encompass Health is seeking a passionate and dedicated Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. As an SLP, you will play a vital role in connecting with patients and helping them achieve exceptional outcomes. With Encompass Health, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives on their road to recovery. Join our team today and be part of something special.

Details:

Encompass Health, a national leader in post-acute care, is proud to offer a challenging and rewarding career opportunity for a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) at our Cumming, GA Rehabilitation Hospital. In this role, you will provide speech-language treatment and patient care in accordance with hospital policies, state and federal regulations, and professional guidelines. You will also have the opportunity to delegate tasks and supervise fellows, technicians, and assistants, while maintaining open and ongoing communication with other hospital departments to ensure all patient, staff, and hospital needs are met.

Credentials:

To qualify for this position, you must have current state licensure or certification as an SLP. Successful completion of an accredited master's degree program or an accredited bachelor's degree program with sufficient experience in the field is also required. Additionally, you should possess demonstrated competence in speech-language pathology evaluation, assessment, care planning, and treatment. Strong communication skills for working with patients, families, and caregivers are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Provide speech-language treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, and federal regulations and professional guidelines.
• Delegate tasks and supervise fellows, technicians, and assistants.
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with hospital departments to ensure that patient, staff, and hospital needs are met.

Requirements:

• Current state licensure or certification on or before the first day of employment.
• CPR certification (preferred) or as required by hospital policy.
• Successful completion of an accredited master's degree program or an accredited bachelor's degree program plus sufficient experience in the field.
• Demonstrated competence in speech-language pathology evaluation, assessment, care planning, and treatment.
• Effective communication skills for working with patients, families, and caregivers.

Benefits:

At Encompass Health, we understand the importance of providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Starting from day one, you'll enjoy competitive compensation and benefits, including:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family.
• Generous paid time off that increases with tenure.
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education opportunities.
• Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock-purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About Us:

Encompass Health is a national leader in post-acute care, operating rehabilitation hospitals in 36 states as well as Puerto Rico. Our dedicated team of healthcare professionals is committed to helping patients regain hope and independence. We pride ourselves on setting the standard, leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and remaining stronger together.

Take this opportunity to join our team and make a powerful difference in the lives of our patients. To learn more about us, visit our website at encompasshealth.com. We are an equal opportunity employer.