Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP)

Lifepoint Health®; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 107,739,000 - 180,521,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Life, disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition assistance & career growth

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Ontario is seeking a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) to provide comprehensive therapy aimed at improving speech, language, cognitive and swallowing functions for adult and geriatric patients. Join a team focused on superior outcomes and supportive leadership.

This full-time role offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a wage scale of $37.60-$63.00 per hour, with opportunities for advancement and ongoing professional development within Lifepoint Health facilities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology accredited by Education Standards Board or equivalent ASHA criteria.
• Current and unrestricted SLP license in the state of practice.
• ASHA CCC eligibility or certification requirements for licensure.
• CPR certification.
• Minimum six months' experience as SLP with adult/geriatric population.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
• Communicate patient progress to supervisor and team; assist with scheduling and post charges.
• Document patient care in compliance with regulatory and accrediting requirements.
• Instruct family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in safe, clean condition.
• Adhere to company policies and applicable laws.

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Current and unrestricted SLP license (state)

ASHA CCC eligibility / certification requirements

CPR certification

Six months of adult/geriatric SLP experience

Strong organizational and communication skills

Tools

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Job description

Speech-Language Pathologist (SLP) - Long-Term Acute Care Hospital

Full-time

Sign-On Bonus $5,000!!

Wage scale: $37.60-$63.00 per hour

Superior Outcomes, Supportive Leadership, Advancement Opportunities

Your Experience Matters

At Kindred Hospital Ontario, we are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. Here, you're not just valued as an employee, but as a person. As a Speech-Language Pathologist 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.

How You'll Contribute

• Play an important part in helping our patient to recover and feel better about themselves by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities
• Communicate patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Document patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Instruct patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handle job responsibilities in accordance with the Company's Code of Business Conduct, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, appropriate professional standard and applicable state/federal laws
• Other duties as assigned

What We Offer

Fundamental to providing great care is supporting and rewarding our team. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers:

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-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.

Qualifications And Requirements

• Graduate of a master's level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements
• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology granted by ASHA
• Minimum of six months speech therapist / speech language pathologist experience working with an adult and geriatric population
• Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills

About Us

At Kindred Hospital Ontario is a 91-bed located in Ontario, California, and is part of Lifepoint Health, a diversified healthcare delivery network committed to making communities healthier® with acute care, rehabilitation, and behavioral health facilities from coast to coast. From your first day to your next career milestone-your experience matters.

EEOC Statement

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