Speech Pathologist (SLP)

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Part time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a part-time Speech Language Pathologist at Kindred Hospital Tarrant Arlington to help patients recover speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.

You will work with adults and seniors in a hospital setting, providing therapy and documenting progress. You will also communicate patient status to the team, assist with scheduling and post charges, and educate families or nursing staff on follow-through programs.

Qualifications

• Masters level program in Speech Language Pathology accredited by Education Standards Board or ASHA requirements.
• Meet the education and experience requirements for CCC-ASHA.
• Minimum of six months experience with adults/geriatric populations.
• Current and unrestricted SLP license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.
• 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 per regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Instruct patient families or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and work area in a safe, clean condition.
• Adhere to Company Code of Business Conduct and applicable laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Speech-Language Pathology

Patient Communication

Team Collaboration

Documentation

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP Certification

Job description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Tarrant Arlington

Schedule: Part-time (24 hours/week)

Your experience matters

Lifepoint Rehabilitation 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. As a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) 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're looking for

• Applicants should be agraduate of a master's level program in Speech Language Pathology which is accredited by Education Standards Board or whose practice meets ASHA certification requirements.Additional requirements include:
• 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

EEOC Statement

"Kindred Tarrant Co Arlingtonis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Kindred Tarrant Co Arlingtonis 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.