SLP: Swallowing & Speech Therapy, Full-Time Day

Lifepoint Health; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, invites a Speech Language Pathologist to join Kindred Hospital Dallas Central on a full-time days schedule. You will evaluate and treat swallowing and communication disorders to improve patient outcomes.

This role requires a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology, TX licensure, and BLS certification. You will educate families, develop plans of care, supervise clinical fellows, and support discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech Language Pathology required.
• TX licensure required: Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs.
• Perform and document initial and ongoing assessments of patient condition.
• Design and implement a plan of care involving patient and family.
• Educate and counsel patients and families on treatment plans and progress.
• Plan and assist with patient discharge from therapy services.
• Supervise activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

ClinicalAssessment

TeamSupervision

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health, invites a Speech Language Pathologist to join Kindred Hospital Dallas Central on a full-time days schedule. You will evaluate and treat swallowing and communication disorders to improve patient outcomes.

This role requires a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology, TX licensure, and BLS certification. You will educate families, develop plans of care, supervise clinical fellows, and support discharge planning.