Speech Pathologist

Encompass Health; Kansas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Encompass Health invites applications for a Speech Pathologist to provide 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 individualized care plans.

Collaboration with an interdisciplinary rehab team and documenting outcomes are essential.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients with speech, language, cognitive-linguistic, and swallowing disorders.
• Diagnose and develop evidence-based care plans.
• Treat and manage speech-language and dysphagia modalities in inpatient rehab.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary rehab team to optimize recovery.
• Educate families and document patient outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Patient education

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.