Speech Pathologist

Encompass Health; Texarkana (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off that accrues

Tuition reimbursement

Company-matching 401(k)

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Job summary

Encompass Health, located in Texarkana, Texas, is seeking a Speech Pathologist to join their rehabilitation team. In this role, you will provide individualized speech and language therapy, developing treatment plans, assessing progress, and collaborating with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to help patients regain vital communication skills.

Ideal candidates will hold the necessary licensure and have a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, with considerable opportunities for ongoing education and benefits including medical coverage and 401(k) matching.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification as required by Texas regulations.
• Completion of SLP Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• CPR certification required or to be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Administer and modify therapy interventions based on patient progress.
• Document patient performance and response to treatment.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for patient recovery.
• Celebrate patient milestones and provide ongoing encouragement.

Skills

Current licensure or certification required by state

Completion of SLP Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC)

CPR certification

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Bachelor’s degree with field experience

Job description

Speech Pathologist

Join Encompass Health’s rehabilitation team as a Speech Pathologist, providing individualized speech and language therapy to patients in inpatient rehabilitation settings. You will develop and implement treatment plans, assess progress, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to help patients regain communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, assess, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients with speech and language rehabilitation needs.
• Administer and modify therapy interventions based on patient progress.
• Document patient performance, progress, and response to treatment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other therapists to support patient recovery.
• Celebrate patient milestones and provide ongoing encouragement.

Qualifications

• Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
• Completion of SLP Certification of Clinical Competence (CCC).
• CPR certification required or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree with field experience acceptable.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and eligible family members.
• Paid time off that accrues over time.
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities.
• Company‑matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans.
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts.

Encompass Health is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and provides 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.