Speech Pathologist (SLP)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

Financial Protection & PTO

Financial & Career Growth

Employee Well-being

Professional Development

Job summary

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital in Dallas, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Speech Pathologist (SLP) to join our team. You will assess speech, language, and swallowing abilities, develop and implement treatment plans, and collaborate with care teams to deliver exceptional patient care.

The ideal candidate holds a Master's in Speech-Language Pathology, with ASHA certification, BLS/CPR, and experience in acute or rehab settings.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• Experience in acute or rehab settings preferred.
• Strong communication skills and clinical judgement required.
• Current BLS/CPR Card and SLP/ASHA certification.

Responsibilities

• Assesses speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
• Develops and implements treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Provides education to patients and families regarding therapy goals.
• Documents evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams on care coordination.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Clinical judgement

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Schedule: Full Time

Your experience matters

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Methodist Health System. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a Speech Pathologist (SLP) joining our team, you're embracing our promise to provide superior patient care that exceeds industry standards as well as patient expectations. 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

• Assesses speech, language, and swallowing abilities.
• Develops and implements treatment plans based on patient needs.
• Provides education to patients and families regarding therapy goals.
• Documents evaluations, treatments, and patient progress accurately.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams on care coordination.
• Performs 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 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.

What we're looking for

Applicants should hold a Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Additional requirements include:

• Experience in acute or rehab setting preferred.
• Strong communication skills and clinical judgement required.
• Current BLS/CPR Card.
• Current SLP and ASHA certification.

More about Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is a 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital offering exceptional care to the Dallas‑Fort Worth metroplex. We are proud to be recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Best Rehabilitation Hospitals in 2023.

EEOC Statement

Methodist Rehabilitation Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Methodist 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.