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Encompass Health
Jacksonville, Florida

Speech Pathologist PRN

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callPer Diem

Listed compensation

$55 - $58/hr

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Job Description

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Encompass Health Jacksonville is looking for PRN Speech Pathologists: $55 - $58/ hour

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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 supportive environment where small victories create monumental impacts and where you'll have access 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, united for the greater good of our patients. Our recognitions, including being named one of 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
  • Our benefits are designed to support your well-being and start on day one:
  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full-time and part-time employees and their families.
  • Generous paid time off that accrues over time.
  • Tuition reimbursement and continuous education opportunities for your professional growth.
  • Company-matching 401(k) and employee stock purchase plans, securing your financial future.
  • Flexible spending and health savings accounts tailored to your unique needs.
  • A vibrant community of individuals who are passionate about what they do.
  • Embrace Your Role as a Speech Pathologist

Your Impactful Journey Involves

Evaluating, assessing, developing, and administering personalized treatment plans for patients with speech and language rehabilitation needs.

  • Identifying issues and modifying speech therapy treatment if necessary.
  • Tracking and documenting patient performance, progress, and response to treatment.
  • Celebrating patient victories along the way.

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.
  • Master’s degree preferred, or Bachelor’s degree with field 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.

We're looking forward to meeting you, and we truly mean that. Join our family, and let's make a positive impact together!

Key Responsibilities

The Speech Pathologist will evaluate, assess, and develop personalized treatment plans for patients requiring speech and language rehabilitation. They are also responsible for documenting patient progress and modifying therapy as needed to ensure effective recovery.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Patient evaluationTreatment planningCommunication disordersDocumentation

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 40 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 48% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Speech-Language Pathology pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Florida is 103.4 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 58.1% of Florida clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Location & Logistics

Florida has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution23 jobs

6
<$100k
8
$100k-120k
4
$120k-140k
5
$140k-160k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs

401k / retirement match
79% this job
CME allowance
75%
Loan repayment
14%
Sign-on bonus
7%
PSLF eligible
4%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) - Pediatric Home Health

Pivot Home Health · Brighton, Colorado

$166k – $193k
#2

Acute Care Speech Language Pathologist - CPMC Van Ness Campus

Sutter Health · San Francisco, California

$65.01-$91.01/hr
#3

Speech-Language Pathologist (Per Diem, Evaluations Only)

$75-$80/hr
#4

Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) Part time

$65-$80/hr
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Speech Language Pathology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 6,608 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Jacksonville

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$271k
Typical market rent
$1,601/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
99.5
State income tax
None
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Jacksonville, FL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Encompass Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Birmingham, Alabama
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts