Speech Pathologist

Encompass Health Corporation; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health Corporation is seeking a Speech Pathologist in Lakeland, Florida. In this role, you will create personalized treatment plans, assess patient progress, and help individuals overcome communication challenges. Candidates should have a relevant Master's or Bachelor's degree, valid state licensure, and certification in clinical competence. The position offers a supportive environment with various employee benefits like medical plans and educational opportunities, aiming to make a meaningful impact in the community.

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.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, and develop personalized treatment plans for patients.
• Identify issues and modify speech therapy treatment if necessary.
• Track and document patient performance and progress.

Skills

Speech and language rehabilitation

Patient assessment

Treatment planning

Documentation

Education

Master's degree preferred

Bachelor's degree with field experience

Job description

Speech Pathologist PRN Career Opportunity

Welcome to Encompass Health: Where Compassion Meets Speech Therapy

Are you searching for a career that aligns with your passion and brings fulfillment close to home? At Encompass Health, we greet you like an old friend, fostering a sense of belonging right from the beginning. Imagine the chance to make a profound difference in your community by providing essential therapy and unwavering support to patients. Join our team as a Speech Pathologist and become a pivotal figure in assisting patients in overcoming speech and communication challenges. You'll find a supportiveenvironmentwheresmallvictoriescreatemonumentalimpactsandwhereyou'llhaveaccess to cutting-edge technology while working for the nation's largest rehabilitation company. If this resonates with you, you're in the perfect place to make a meaningful impact.

A Glimpse into Our World

Whether you're beginning your career or a seasoned Speech Pathologist looking for a nurturing environment to call home, we're confident you'll feel the difference the moment you join our team. Being a part of Encompass Health means being a part of a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in our career growth opportunities and the collaborative spirit of our team members, unitedfor the greater good of our patients. Our recognitions,includingbeingnamedoneof the "World's Most Admired Companies" and receiving the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® Award, make us immensely proud.

Benefits That Begin With You

Ourbenefitsaredesignedtosupportyourwell-beingandstartoney:

• Affordablemedical,dental,andvisionplansforbothfull-timeandpart-timeemployeesand their families.
• Generouspaidtimeoffthataccruesover time.
• Tuitionreimbursementandcontinuouseducationopportunitiesforyourprofessional growth.
• Company-matching401(k)andemployeestockpurchaseplans,securingyourfinancial future.
• Flexiblespendingandhealthsavingsaccountstailoredtoyourunique needs.
• Avibrantcommunityofindividualswhoarepassionateaboutwhatthey do.

Embrace Your Role as a Speech Pathologist

Your impactful journey involves:

• Evaluating,assessing,developing,andadministeringpersonalizedtreatmentplansforpatients with speech and language rehabilitation needs.
• Identifyingissuesandmodifyingspeechtherapytreatmentif necessary.
• Trackinganddocumentingpatientperformance,progress,andresponseto treatment.
• Celebratingpatientvictoriesalongthe way.

Qualifications

• Currentlicensureorcertificationrequiredbystate regulations.
• SuccessfulcompletionofSLPCertificationofClinicalCompetence (CCC).
• CPRcertificationrequiredormustbeobtainedwithin30daysof hire.
• Master'sdegreepreferred,orBachelor'sdegreewithfield experience.

The Encompass Health Way

We proudly set the standard in care by leading with empathy, doing what's right, focusing on the positive, and standing stronger together. Encompass Health is a trusted leader in post-acute care with over 150 nationwide locations and a team of 36,000 exceptional individuals and growing!

At Encompass Health, we celebrate and welcome diversity in our inclusive culture. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, color, creed, age, mental or physical disability, or any other protected classification.