Speech Pathologist (SLP)

Lifepoint Health®; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred Hospital Tarrant Fort Worth, part of Lifepoint Health, is seeking a Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) for a full-time Days schedule in Fort Worth, TX. You will provide therapy to maximize speech, language, cognitive and swallowing abilities and work with a multidisciplinary team to support patient recovery.

The role requires a master’s in SLP, state licensure, and ASHA certification eligibility; candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills and experience with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology from an accredited program.
• Certification eligibility or active ASHA credentials.
• Current license to practice SLP in the state served.

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, payer and accrediting requirements.
• Instruct family or nursing staff in follow-through programs.
• Maintain equipment and a safe, clean work area.
• Adhere to company policies and applicable state/federal laws.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Scheduling

Equipment upkeep

Regulatory compliance

Team collaboration

Education

Master's in Speech-Language Pathology

ASHA Certification eligibility

State licensure in SLP

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 Worth is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kindred Hospital Tarrant Fort Worth 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.