Speech-Language Pathologist

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

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation 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

• Evaluates and treats communication, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders.
• Develops individualized care plans based on evidence-based practice.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary rehab team to support recovery.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and diagnose speech, language, and swallowing disorders.
• Create and implement therapy plans and goals.
• Educate families and document patient outcomes in medical records.

Skills

SLP licensure

Dysphagia

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

EMR systems

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.