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Speech Pathologist roles at hospitals, school districts, and rehabilitation centers routinely qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification. Your master's degree in speech-language pathology satisfies the advanced-degree requirement for EB-2, while your state licensure and clinical hours strengthen the employer's petition from the start.
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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.
Speech Pathologist Career Opportunity
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Speech Pathologist
Verify your credentials meet ASHA standards
PERM petitions for speech pathologists require proof of your qualifying degree and licensure. Confirm your foreign credentials have been evaluated by a recognized credential evaluation service before your employer files with DOL.
Target employers with dedicated HR compliance teams
School districts, acute-care hospital systems, and outpatient rehabilitation networks file PERM petitions regularly. Employers with in-house immigration counsel move faster and are less likely to abandon a petition mid-process.
Search sponsoring employers through Migrate Mate
Filter green card sponsoring jobs by Speech Pathologist roles on Migrate Mate to surface employers with active PERM filing histories. This shortens your search to organizations already familiar with the EB-2 and EB-3 process.
Check the prevailing wage before accepting an offer
DOL sets a prevailing wage for your role and location that your employer must meet on the PERM application. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the Level I through Level IV wage for your specific county before you negotiate compensation.
Ask employers about their PERM recruitment timeline
PERM requires the employer to complete a supervised recruitment process before filing. Ask whether they have completed the mandatory advertising steps or are starting from scratch, since the recruitment window alone can take four to six months.
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Find Speech Pathologist JobsSpeech Pathologist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Speech Pathologist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Speech Pathologist positions qualify for both categories. EB-2 applies if the role requires a master's degree or higher in speech-language pathology, which is standard in clinical and educational settings. EB-3 covers the same role when the employer defines it as a professional position requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Your employer's attorney decides which category fits the job description and your credentials.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for speech pathologists?
H-1B sponsorship gives you temporary work authorization, subject to the annual cap and lottery. PERM sponsorship is a permanent residence pathway with no annual lottery at the EB-3 professional level for many countries. The process is longer, typically two to four years from PERM filing to a green card for most nationalities, but the outcome is lawful permanent residency rather than a renewable temporary status.
Where can I find Speech Pathologist jobs that offer green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lets you filter Speech Pathologist openings by employers with documented green card sponsorship history, including PERM filings. This removes the guesswork of cold-applying to employers who have never navigated the PERM process and reduces your risk of an employer abandoning the petition after you've already relocated.
Can a foreign-trained speech pathologist qualify for PERM sponsorship without U.S. licensure?
You typically need a valid state license before your employer can file the PERM application, since licensure is a standard requirement for the occupation. If your foreign degree hasn't been evaluated yet, a credential evaluation agency can confirm equivalency to a U.S. master's degree. USCIS also requires evidence of licensure at the I-140 stage, so starting the licensing process early is essential.
What happens to my green card petition if my employer closes or eliminates my position?
If your employer withdraws the PERM application or the I-140 before it's approved, the petition is void and the process restarts with a new employer. Once your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days, AC21 portability under USCIS rules may let you transfer the priority date to a new employer in a same or similar occupational role, protecting your place in the visa queue.
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