Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)

Memorial Physician Practices; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

PTO and leave

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Loan assistance

Wellness programs

Career development

Brand new facility

Job summary

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital seeks a Speech-Language Pathologist to join a brand-new inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in 2026. You will perform patient assessments, establish plans of care, and provide therapy per physician orders, with a focus on maximizing rehabilitation outcomes.

Responsibilities include discharge planning, collaboration with families and the healthcare team, and involvement in performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Speech-Language Pathology.
• ASHA Certification or eligibility for CFY.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient assessment.
• Establish a plan of care.
• Provide care per physician orders and plan.
• Assess treatment effectiveness and adjust as needed.
• Plan for discharge and communicate with patient and care team.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Assist with budget considerations for department.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Tools

CPR/BLS

Job description

Schedule: PRN, Days

Your experience matters

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. By joining our team, you're embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ®. Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve.

Come join us in our journey of opening a brand-new hospital!

More about our team

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is a brand-new 50 bed inpatient rehabilitation facility opening in 2026. We offer high-quality, compassionate care for a wide variety of patients in need. Our teams provide evidence-based, transformational care for a broad range of injuries and illnesses in a compassionate, comfortable environment.

How you'll contribute

A Speech and Language Pathologist who excels in this role:

• Performs patient assessment.
• Establish a plan of care.
• Provides care in accordance with physician's orders and established plan of care.
• Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and modifies treatment to achieve goals.
• Plans for patient discharge. Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other, and members of the healthcare team to achieve rehabilitation goals and promote maximum benefits of care.
• Participates in performance improvement and program development activities.
• Provides input into the budgetary planning process; contributing to cost effectiveness of services and programs provided by the department.
• Assess educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver, or significant other and provides education to meet those needs.
• Provides an environment conducive to safety for patients, visitors, and staff. Assesses the risks for safety and implements appropriate precautions. Complies with appropriate and approved safety standards.
• Utilizes the appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff. Coordinates and supervises appropriate levels of staff including interns, students, and volunteers.
• Participates in and contributes to quality improvement processes for the department and the institution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Why join us

We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits:Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time andpart-time employees.
• Financial Protection & PTO:Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Financial & Career Growth:Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Employee Well-being:Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Professional Development:Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.
• Brand new facility:Brand new hospital, built from the ground up, with cutting edge equipment and technology!

What we're looking for

Applicants should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A Bachelor's and Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communication Disorders, Communicative Disorders, or similarly titled area that is consistent and acceptable to the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association.
• Possess or eligible for a Certificate of Clinical Competence from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) or be eligible to participate as an ASHA Clinical Fellow (CFY).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in state.
• Current Basic Life Support/CPR card.

Hourly range: $55.00

EEOC Statement

Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Centra Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.

Lifepoint Health is a leader in community-based care and driven by a mission of Making Communities Healthier. Our diversified healthcare delivery network spans 29 states and includes 63 community hospital campuses, 32 rehabilitation and behavioral health hospitals, and more than 170 additional sites of care across the healthcare continuum, such as acute rehabilitation units, outpatient centers and post-acute care facilities. We believe that success is achieved through talented people. We want to create places where employees want to work, with opportunities to pursue meaningful and satisfying careers that truly make a difference in communities across the country.