Lead Speech-Language Pathologist

Encompass Health Corporation; Larchwood Township (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation seeks a Speech Therapy Team Leader to guide a team of SLPs in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. You will provide direct assessment and treatment for patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders, while coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team.

You will mentor clinicians, support evidence-based practice, and ensure high-quality documentation and regulatory compliance, with opportunities for leadership development and specialty training

Qualifications

• Direct assessment and treatment of patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Lead and mentor SLPs within an inpatient rehab setting.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and ensure compliant documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Speech-Language Pathologists in an inpatient rehab hospital.
• Provide direct assessment and treatment for communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders.
• Coordinate care with an interdisciplinary team to optimize patient recovery.
• Mentor clinicians and promote evidence-based practice and quality documentation.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Evidence-based practice

Documentation

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a Speech Therapy Team Leader to guide a team of SLPs in an inpatient rehabilitation hospital. In this role, you will provide direct assessment and treatment for patients with communication, cognitive, and swallowing disorders while coordinating care with an interdisciplinary team. You will mentor clinicians, support evidence-based practice, and ensure high-quality documentation and regulatory compliance. This position offers opportunities for leadership development, specialty training, and meaningful impact on patient recovery in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.