Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Eastanollee, GA, 30538-3254
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 8 January 2026
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
Speech-Language Pathologists (SLP) evaluate and provide skilled speech-language therapy to individuals in a home setting, under the care of an attending physician. At Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, the home setting may include single or multi-family homes, assisted living, independent living, or memory care.
The SLP evaluates and treats patients with language impairments, motor speech disorders, dysphagia, cognitive communication difficulties, voice disorders, and those requiring alternative or augmentative communication. At Enhabit Home Health & Hospice, an SLP may often work with patients who have experienced a stroke, and those with progressive diseases such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia.
Qualifications
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Unlike hospital roles, the Speech Language Pathologist at Encompass Health delivers therapy in diverse home environments such as assisted living or memory care, allowing for personalized care. This setting demands adaptability to patients’ home conditions and often involves treating progressive diseases in a community context.
SLPs in Eastanollee should combine clinical expertise with strong communication and problem-solving abilities to manage therapy across varied home settings. Familiarity with telehealth tools and local healthcare regulations enhances effectiveness in home-based speech-language pathology.
In addition to state licensure, certifications in dysphagia management or neurological communication disorders can enhance a Speech Language Pathologist's qualifications in Georgia. Staying current with continuing education is vital to meet evolving home health care standards.
Eastanollee shows a growing need for home health Speech Language Pathologists due to aging populations and increased chronic illness cases. While demand is solid, competition remains moderate, rewarding candidates with specialized skills and flexible availability.
At Encompass Health, SLPs often treat adults recovering from strokes or managing diseases like Parkinson’s and dementia. Caseloads are diverse, covering language impairments and swallowing disorders, requiring personalized care plans tailored to home environments.
Encompass Health invests in SLPs through continued education programs, scholarship opportunities, and access to innovative clinical technology. This commitment fosters professional growth, ensuring therapists stay at the forefront of home health speech-language pathology.
The culture at Encompass Health emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and respect for diversity, creating a supportive environment for SLPs. This fosters job satisfaction and encourages clinicians to deliver patient-centered care within a stable, ethical workplace.
Speech Language Pathologists in Eastanollee typically earn between $65,000 and $85,000 annually, influenced by experience and certifications. Home health roles may offer additional incentives, reflecting the specialized skills needed to deliver therapy in varied patient homes.
Yes, Encompass Health provides competitive benefits including paid time off, comprehensive insurance plans, 401(k) matching, and access to continuing education. These offerings support both the personal and professional well-being of their home health SLPs.
Given Eastanollee’s geographic spread, reliable transportation and readiness to drive in diverse weather are essential for SLPs. Encompass Health expects clinicians to maintain dependable vehicles, ensuring timely patient visits across home and assisted living settings.