Speech-Language Pathologist

Encompass Health; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health seeks a compassionate Speech Pathologist to deliver specialized speech-language and swallowing services in our inpatient rehabilitation setting. You will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with communication, cognitive-linguistic, and dysphagia disorders, developing evidence-based, individualized care plans.

You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary rehab team to support patient-centric recovery, educate families, and document outcomes.

Qualifications

• Inpatient rehabilitation experience preferred.
• Evidence-based approach to care planning is expected.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders.
• Diagnose and treat individualized speech-language pathology needs.
• Develop and implement evidence-based care plans.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary rehab team and educate families.
• Document patient outcomes and progress.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Dysphagia management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Job description

Encompass Health seeks a compassionate Speech Pathologist to deliver specialized speech-language and swallowing services in our inpatient rehabilitation setting. In this role, you will evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with communication, cognitive-linguistic, and dysphagia disorders, developing evidence-based, individualized care plans. You will collaborate closely with an interdisciplinary rehab team to support patient-centric recovery, educate families, and document outcomes. Join a nurturing, dynamic environment that prioritizes high-quality patient care and offers meaningful career growth in healthcare and medical services.