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Encompass Health
United States

Speech Pathologist, Senior

Speech-Language PathologistIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Senior Speech Language Pathologist Career Opportunity

Embrace Impactful Leadership as a Senior Speech Language Pathologist at
Encompass Health 
Seeking a career resonating with your heart and you need for community
closeness? Encompass Health warmly invites you into an environment that feels
like home, fostering an opportunity to make a profound community impact while
working for the nation’s largest rehabilitation company. As a Senior Speech
Language Pathologist, your pivotal role involves guiding patients through speech
and communication challenges. Lead our team with expertise, delivering
compassionate, personalized care, and providing invaluable support during their
rehabilitation journey. Access cutting-edge technology within our collaborative,
supportive environment. Enjoy a fulfilling career and comprehensive benefits
from day one, ensuring your peace of mind and professional growth. Join us in a
career where your leadership creates impactful patient care and personal
fulfillment.

A Glimpse into Our World
Whether you're starting your career or a seasoned Senior Speech Language
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 Senior Speech Language Pathologist
Your impactful journey involves:

* Providing direct care to patients and building rewarding relationships by
understanding each patient’s physical, mental, and emotional needs to aid in
their recovery.
* Assisting with speech language in-service education and our speech language
pathologist student program.
* Mentoring and training new colleagues and other departments as needed.
* Delegating and supervising speech therapy assistants and technicians.
* 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.
* Bachelor’s degree in speech therapy or management. Master’s or Doctorate
degree preferred.
* Minimum of two years speech language pathology experience.
* Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder (when eligible) or specialty professional
certifications.

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.

Key Responsibilities

Provide direct speech and communication therapy to patients while managing their recovery journeys. Lead the team by mentoring new colleagues, supervising therapy assistants, and overseeing student programs.

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor degree
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical MentoringStaff TrainingSupervisionClinical EducationPatient Assessment

Speech-Language Pathologist Career Context

Of the 50 active Speech-Language Pathology listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 84% have no call, 84% require no weekends.

Top Speech Language Pathologist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution16 jobs

4
<$110k
7
$110k-130k
3
$130k-150k
2
$156k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks17 jobs

401k / retirement match
88% this job
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
12%
Loan repayment
12%
Relocation assistance
6%

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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

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About Encompass Health

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

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental/Vision
Generous PTO
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) match
Employee stock purchase
Flexible spending accounts