Speech Pathologist (SLP)

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Dallas Central, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join Lifepoint Rehabilitation on a PRN basis. You will evaluate swallowing and speech-language disorders, document assessments, and contribute to care planning.

This role emphasizes family education, discharge planning, and supervision of clinical fellows and students. Applicants must hold a Master’s in Speech Language Pathology, TX licensure, and BLS certification, with Lifepoint Health

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology required.
• TX licensure as a Speech-Language Pathologist required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Educating patients

Education

Master's Degree in Speech Language Pathology

Job description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Dallas Central, LTAC Hospital

Schedule: PRN

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

ASpeech Language Pathologist (SLP)who excels in this role will:

• Evaluate and treat patient populations for swallowing, speech-language and therapy needs.

• Perform and document initial and ongoing assessments of patient's condition.
  

• Design and implement a plan of care which is appropriate to problems identified and involves the patient and family.
  

• Educate and counsel patients and families regarding treatment plans and progress.
  

• Plan and/or assist with patient discharge from therapy services.
  

• Supervise activities of clinical fellows, students, and other support personnel.

  What we're looking for:

  Applicants must hold aMaster's Degree in Speech Language Pathology. Additional requirements include:

• 
  Licensed Speech Therapist; Current licensure with TX Board of Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology
  

• Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 60 days of hire

  EEOC Statement

  "KH-Dallas Central is an Equal Opportunity Employer.KH-Dallas Central 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.