Senior Speech Pathologist — Lead Patient Care & Growth

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Chattanooga at Cleveland; Harrison Point (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, vision

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and CE

401(k) and stock purchase

Flexible spending and HSA

Vibrant community

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a Senior Speech Language Pathologist to lead patient care in our growing rehabilitation network. You will guide a team, deliver compassionate, personalized speech and communication therapy, and mentor junior staff while advancing clinical programs with the latest technologies.

This role requires CCC, state licensure, CPR, and at least two years of experience in speech pathology. We offer comprehensive benefits from day one, opportunities for professional development, and a

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• Successful completion of SLP Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Bachelor's degree in speech therapy or management. Master's or Doctorate degree preferred.
• Minimum of two years speech language pathology experience.
• Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder (when eligible) or specialty professional certifications.

Responsibilities

• Providing direct care to patients and building rewarding relationships by understanding each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs to aid in their recovery.
• Assisting with speech language in-service education and our speech language pathologist student program.
• Mentoring and training new colleagues and other departments as needed.
• Delegating and supervising speech therapy assistants and technicians.
• Celebrating patient victories along the way.

Skills

CCC Certification

SLP Licensure

CPR Certification

Education

Bachelor's in Speech Therapy/Management

Master's or Doctorate preferred

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a Senior Speech Language Pathologist to lead patient care in our growing rehabilitation network. You will guide a team, deliver compassionate, personalized speech and communication therapy, and mentor junior staff while advancing clinical programs with the latest technologies.

This role requires CCC, state licensure, CPR, and at least two years of experience in speech pathology. We offer comprehensive benefits from day one, opportunities for professional development, and a