Speech-Language Pathologist

Encompass Health seeks a compassionate Speech Pathologist to provide evaluation and treatment for adults in our inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will assess speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders; develop individualized treatment plans; deliver evidence-based therapy; and educate patients and families on strategies for communication and safe swallowing. Collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary rehab team to support patient-centered recovery and functional independence in a nurturing, dynamic, and rewarding work environment with strong professional growth potential. Evaluate speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing disorders. Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Provide individual and group therapy sessions in an inpatient rehab setting. Document assessments, goals, progress notes, and discharge summaries accurately and timely. Educate patients, caregivers, and families on communication and swallowing strategies. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, OT, PT, and other team members on care plans. Participate in interdisciplinary team conferences and discharge planning. Perform standardized assessments and interpret results to guide treatment. Ensure compliance with regulatory, ethical, and documentation standards. Participate in quality improvement and continuing education activities. Speech and language assessment Swallowing/Dysphagia assessment Treatment planning and goal setting Cognitive-communication therapy Aphasia and motor speech disorder treatment Modified barium swallow interpretation/collaboration Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Interdisciplinary team collaboration Patient and family education Regulatory and ethical compliance in healthcare Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current state licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Experience with inpatient rehab or acute care populations preferred