Speech Pathologist

Job overview

The Speech Pathologist works onsite in Bakersfield, CA; compensation is not specified. The role is with Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield, part of a national inpatient rehabilitation provider focused on post-acute care. The pathologist evaluates patients’ speech and language rehabilitation needs, develops and administers personalized treatment plans, and adjusts therapy when needed. The role documents patient performance and progress and contributes to the rehabilitation team’s work helping patients address communication challenges.

What you'll do

• Evaluate and assess patients with speech and language rehabilitation needs
• develop and administer personalized treatment plans
• identify issues and modify therapy when necessary
• track and document patient performance, progress, and response to treatment.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

speech pathologist

speech therapy

language rehabilitation

patient assessment

treatment planning

progress documentation

bakersfield ca

encompass health

rehabilitation hospital

full-time

$10,000 sign-on bonus

cpr certification

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• paid time off
• tuition reimbursement and continuing education
• company-matching 401(k)
• employee stock purchase plan
• flexible spending and health savings accounts.

About the employer

Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Bakersfield is hiring for this role. Industry: Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals. Sector: 62.