Speech Pathologist, Team Leader

Encompass Health

Houston, TX Posted 9/10/2025 Full Time
Therapy Team Lead - Speech Language Pathologist

Minimum of three year's discipline-specific or leadership experience required, no less than 2 years being clinical

Salary Range $93,600 - $118,560

The Therapy Team leader assists the Director of Therapy Operations in day-to-day operations of a therapy team or discipline. The position requires effective supervisory skills along with good communication skills for interdepartmental relationships, and competency in licensed discipline evaluation, assessment, care planning and treatment. The Therapy Team Leader must delegate and supervise tasks of therapist assistants and technicians; assist with staffing, scheduling, orientation, training and communications to provide adequate coverage for patient treatments; and maintain open and on-going communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met. This position typically provides patient care in licensed discipline 80% - 90% of work hours.

The Therapy Team Leader helps create an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by meeting or exceeding its goals, conveying the hospital mission to all staff, holding staff accountable for performance, motivating staff to improve performance, and being responsible for the operation of the department, to include measurement, assessment, and continuous improvement. The Team Leader helps staff improve their clinical skills, and overall performance, through staff development and mentoring.

A Glimpse into Our World

Join a team where you'll notice the difference from day one. Working at Encompass Health means becoming a part of a growing national inpatient rehabilitation leader. We take pride in our career growth opportunities and how our team members collaborate for the greater good of our patients. Recognitions such as 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 Tailored for You

Our benefits are designed to support your well-being and start on day one:

  • Affordable medical, dental, and vision plans for both full 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.


Your Role as a Leader in Speech Therapy

Your impactful journey involves:

  • Assisting the Director of Therapy Operations in the daily operations of the therapy team, including scheduling, orientation, training, and communication with the occupational therapy staff and hospital departments.
  • Providing direct care to patients and building rewarding relationships by understanding each patient's physical, mental, and emotional needs to aid in their recovery.
  • Celebrating patient victories along the way.


Qualifications

  • Current licensure or certification required by state regulations.
  • CPR certification required or must be obtained within 30 days of hire within this role.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited therapy program required.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in occupational therapy or leadership, with a minimum of two years of clinical experience.
  • Active on Therapy Clinical Ladder (when eligible) or specialty professional certifications preferred.


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 eager to meet you, and we truly mean that. Join our family, and let's make a positive impact together!
JOB LOCATION:
Houston, TX 77086

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