Speech Pathologist (SLP)

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Tarrant Fort Worth is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) to join Lifepoint Rehabilitation, part of Lifepoint Health. This full-time days role is based in a hospital setting, focused on restoring patients’ speech, language, cognition and swallowing abilities.

You will document care, communicate progress to the team, educate families, manage equipment, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a master's level program in Speech Language Pathology accredited by Education Standards Board or meets ASHA certification requirements.
• Meet the education and experience requirements for Certification of Clinical Competence in Speech Language Pathology or Audiology.
• Minimum of six months speech therapist/speech language pathologist experience with adults and geriatric populations.
• Current and unrestricted Speech Language Pathologist license in the state where services are rendered.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Plays an important part in helping patients recover and feel better by providing therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities.
• Communicates patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records.
• Documents patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Instructs patient’s family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintains equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition.
• Handles job responsibilities in accordance with Lifepoint Health’s Code of Business Conduct and applicable state/federal laws.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Speech-language pathology

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology

Job description

Facility Name: Kindred Hospital Tarrant Fort Worth

Schedule: Full-time Days

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

A Speech Language Pathologist (SLP)who excels in this role:

• Plays 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
• Communicates patient progress or problems to supervisor and other team members; assist with patient scheduling and post charges daily to patient records
• Documents patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, payer and accrediting requirements
• Instructs patient's family or nursing staff in follow-through programs
• Maintains equipment and work area in a safe and clean condition
• Handles 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 a 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 . 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 Hospital Tarrant-Fort Worthis an Equal Opportunity Employer.Kindred Hospital Tarrant Fort Worthis 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.