Inpatient Rehabilitation Speech-Language Pathologist

Cardinal Hill Rehabilitation Hospital, part of Encompass Health, is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will assess, diagnose, and treat patients with communication and swallowing disorders, developing individualized treatment plans that support optimal rehabilitation outcomes. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary team, educate patients and families, and document progress in accordance with regulatory and hospital standards. We offer a dynamic, growth-oriented environment focused on clinical excellence, innovation, and compassionate, patient-centered care. Conduct comprehensive speech, language, cognitive-communication, and swallowing evaluations for adult and geriatric patients. Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based treatment plans to improve communication and swallowing safety. Document evaluations, daily treatment notes, progress reports, and discharge summaries in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehabilitation team to coordinate care and participate in patient care conferences. Educate patients, families, and caregivers on communication strategies, compensatory techniques, and home exercise programs. Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as needed, and contribute to discharge planning and goal setting. Adhere to professional, ethical, and regulatory standards, including hospital policies and state and federal regulations. Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical program development, and implementation of best practices. Provide mentorship or guidance to students and new staff as appropriate and engage in ongoing professional development. Speech-language assessment and diagnosis Swallowing (dysphagia) evaluation and treatment Cognitive-communication rehabilitation Adult neurogenic communication disorders Treatment planning and care coordination Standardized assessment tools for SLP Electronic medical record (EMR) documentation Patient and family education Interdisciplinary teamwork Evidence-based practice in rehabilitation Time management and caseload prioritization Quality improvement in clinical settings Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance 401k Current state license as a Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) or eligibility for licensure Master’s Degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP) preferred or in progress Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Experience with adult inpatient rehabilitation or acute care preferred