Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Home Health
Company : Encompass Health
Location : Pocomoke City, MD, 21851
Job Type : Full Time / Part Time
Date Posted : 6 January 2026
Overview
Compensation Range: $44.23-46.63/hr. annual salary (based on experience) 32 hour work week
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:
- Generous time off with pay for full-time employees
- 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
32 hour work week
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
Speech Language Pathologists in home health typically work one-on-one with patients in their residences, offering personalized therapy for conditions like stroke or dementia. Unlike hospitals, home health SLPs adapt treatments to diverse living environments, requiring flexibility and strong independent clinical judgment.
Key skills include expertise in dysphagia management, motor speech disorders, and cognitive communication therapies. Home health SLPs must also be proficient in patient-centered care, adapting strategies to various home environments and collaborating closely with attending physicians for comprehensive treatment.
To practice in Maryland, an SLP must hold a valid state license and maintain compliance with local regulations. Additionally, possessing a clean driving record and automobile insurance is essential for home health roles involving patient visits across Pocomoke City and nearby areas.
In Pocomoke City, Speech Language Pathologists in home health can expect hourly wages between $44.23 and $46.63, reflecting the specialized skills required and the part-time 32-hour workweek structure common in this sector.
Encompass Health invests significantly in employee growth, offering continuing education, scholarship programs, and access to cutting-edge technology. These initiatives empower Speech Language Pathologists to enhance clinical skills while advancing their careers within a supportive home health environment.
Encompass Health stands out through its ethical workplace culture, comprehensive benefits including flexible schedules, and an incentivized bonus plan. Speech Language Pathologists benefit from advanced electronic medical records systems and a focus on collaborative, innovative care delivery.
Pocomoke City's aging population and prevalence of neurological conditions such as stroke and Parkinson’s increase demand for skilled SLPs. The growing emphasis on home-based care in this region further amplifies opportunities for qualified professionals to make a meaningful impact.
Given the rural nature of Pocomoke City, reliable transportation and ability to navigate various weather conditions are crucial. Travel times can vary widely, so SLPs should plan schedules accordingly to accommodate patient visits across single-family homes, assisted living, and memory care facilities.
Yes, home health SLPs can progress by gaining specialized certifications, engaging in leadership roles, or transitioning to clinical educator positions. Employers like Encompass Health support growth through educational incentives and skill development tailored to evolving patient care needs.
Daily tasks include evaluating patients’ speech and swallowing abilities, creating personalized treatment plans, documenting progress electronically, and coordinating with physicians. Flexibility to adapt therapy to home environments and manage varied patient conditions is essential for success in this role.