Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Speech Therapist

THE WHAT

Are you a speech t herapist looking for flexibility, freedom and fun within your career ? If so, we want you! Ancora Home Health and Hospice is in need of a motivated speech therapist who is passionate about providing excellent care and encouragement to patients and families.

Our therapists are responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnos ing and treating a variety of speech, language, swallowing and cognitive disorders.

F lexible scheduling allows you to build a schedule of your dreams, and our mentorship program is as hands-on (or off!) as needed, providing you with the right amount of support .

THE WHO

Ancora Home Health and Hospice is part of Aegis Healthcare, a company specializing in providing premi er post-acute continuum of care services unknown to exist elsewhere.

Through continuous innovation and improvement, our fast-growing company provides opportunit ies for career development and growth for those seeking leadership positions.

THE WHY

Our mission is simple : Provide high-quality, compassionate care. By living our values of Character, Experience & Trust, both personally and professionally, our employees are making a difference in our communities and in the lives of those we serve.

It's the Ancora difference.

THE FUN

You spend a good portion of your life working, so why not enjoy the people and place you call the office ? In addition to the usual reasons people come to work (compensation, benefits, snacks), we have an employee experience program that truly sets us apart.

We believe in the importance of having a work-life balance and want you to enjoy all that life has to offer. Flight to Hawaii?

Skydiving? Broadway play? You choose it - the experience is yours!

THE FINER DETAILS

Health Benefits - we have them!

• Comprehensive Medical Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan

Career Benefits - the sky is the limit!

• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Years of Service Recognition
• Continued Training and Education
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Financial Benefits - life happens!

• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Life, Accident and Disability Insurance

Personal Benefits - you deserve a break !

• Paid Time Off
• Aegis Experience Rewards Program

Be T he Difference - because you can!

• T hrive on establishing high level standards
• C ommit to professionalism while performing job duties and responsibilities
• Have a p ositive attitude
• Be a team player and a p roblem solver
• Possess honesty and integrity

Job Responsibilities - you knew they were coming!

• Screen, evaluate and treat patients with quality care and compassion
• Enhance communication, cognitive-linguistic abilities, and swallowing skills of patients
• Create plans of care and r outinely assess and revise as needed to ensure best patient outcome s
• Complete tasks in accordance with state and federal regulations and professional guidelines
• Provide education and instruction to patient s and family members
• Maintain open and ongoing communication with peers to ensure patient needs are met
• Complete a ccurate and timely documentation of observations and evaluations

Skills and Qualifications - we know you have them!

• Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology
• Certification / l icensure in the state of practice
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working as a speech therapist
• Home h ealth experience preferred
• Ability to work independently
• Time management skills
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record and reliable automobile
• Proof of current automobile insurance
• Criminal background check clearance / fingerprint clearance
• Current CPR certification

Physical Requirements - to strengthen others!

Requires some physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, walking, and exposure to temperature and humidity changes .

Must possess sight / hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet essential duties of this position.

Mental Requirements - you went to school for this!

Must be able to work independently, make judgments based on assessments and data available and act accordingly. Must be flexible, innovative and possess good interpersonal skills.

Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress and demonstrate emotional stability.

Working Environment - there will be snacks!

Works indoors in a gency office and patient homes / care facilities; travel to and from patients is required .